The graph shows the populations of wolves and mountain lions in five different counties in Montana. Wolves and mountain lions are both carnivores. Hunting of mountain lions is allowed in the State of Montana. Clay County recently extended its hunting season for mountain lions from 6 months to 9 months. What would you predict will happen to the populations of wolves and mountain lions in Clay County?
Responses
A Both populations would stay about the same.Both populations would stay about the same.
B Both populations will decrease tremendously.Both populations will decrease tremendously.
C The wolf population would slightly increase as the mountain lion population decreases.The wolf population would slightly increase as the mountain lion population decreases.
D The wolf population would greatly increase and the mountain lion population will die out.