Question

african wild dog transfer task
b. what are the likely reasons for the ups and downs in the population at some times of the year?
c. do you have enough information to know whether or not this wild dog pack is at carrying capacity in kruger national park. why or why not?

1. recall that carrying capacity is affected by limiting factors. identify potential limiting factors that scientists could investigate to understand the carrying capacity of african wild dogs.

limiting factor | predicted effect on african wild dog population
ex: amount of land available | ex: wild dogs need space to hunt, find shelter, and provide the resources they need to survive

Explanation:

Answer:

Amount of prey available; Wild dogs need prey for food to survive and reproduce.
Disease prevalence; Diseases can reduce the wild dog population by causing illness and death.
Human - related activities (e.g., habitat destruction, poaching); These can directly or indirectly harm the wild dog population by reducing habitat or killing the dogs.
Competition with other predators; If there is more competition for resources like food and space, it can limit the wild dog population.