Question

Based on the data in Table 1 and the biomass of the very large animals eaten by the lions, predict the likely effect on both the lions and leopards if the availability of the very large animals becomes limiting in the reserve. After analyzing the data, the scientists claim that the leopards and lions coexist in the reserve through the use of niche partitioning. Use evidence from the data provided to support the scientists’ claim.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

An ecological community can be described as all the different species of organisms i.e all the different plants and animals, living in a particular habitat at a specified time. An ecological community will consist of: Predators: Organisms which feed on other organisms.