EXTRA CREDIT CHALLENGE: Manipulate the simulation so that it never stops, that is, the bunnies do not “take over the world” and the population never dies out.When you figure out this challenge, describe the selection factors and mutations involved in creating this situation and explain why the simulation keeps going indefinitely.
In order to manipulate the simulation so that it never stops, we can introduce a mutation that causes the bunnies to have a constant rate of reproduction regardless of their population size. This mutation would essentially eliminate the selection pressure for the bunnies to either take over the world or die out.
Additionally, we can introduce another mutation that increases the bunnies' resistance to predation and disease, ensuring that their population is not decimated by external factors. This mutation would also contribute to the longevity of the simulation.
By introducing these mutations, we create a scenario where the bunnies are able to sustain a stable population that never reaches unsustainable levels or goes extinct. The selection pressures in this scenario are minimized, allowing the bunnies to reproduce at a constant rate and adapt to their environment with increased resistance to external threats.
Overall, the simulation keeps going indefinitely because the mutations introduced have effectively removed the constraints that would normally cause the bunnies to either take over the world or die out. This allows for a balanced and sustainable population that can persist indefinitely in the simulation.