Question

the red wolf, found in north carolina, preys on white - tailed deer. what would be the effect of an increase in the population of the red wolf on the population of white - tailed deer and local vegetation? - white - tailed deer population will increase. - local vegetation will decrease. - white - tailed deer population will decrease. - local vegetation will decrease. - white - tailed deer population will increase. - local vegetation will increase. - white - tailed deer population will decrease. - local vegetation will increase.

Explanation:

Since red wolves prey on white - tailed deer, an increase in red wolf population means more deer will be hunted, so the white - tailed deer population will decrease. With fewer deer, less vegetation will be consumed by them, leading to an increase in local vegetation.

Answer:

• White - tailed deer population will decrease.
• Local vegetation will increase.