Owls and mice have a predator/prey relationship. Owls are the predators, and mice are the prey.

Question

What happens to the mouse population when there is a decrease in the owl population?

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Answer 1

The mouse population will likely increase when there is a decrease in the owl population. With fewer owls hunting them, the mice will have fewer predators and therefore can reproduce more freely, leading to an increase in their population.