alleryPrudent predators avoid overexploiting prey because it would
ARaise the prey birth rate
BLead to their own extinction
CIncrease prey camouflage
DImprove their hunting skill
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Lead to their own extinction
If the prey died out, the predator would follow it into extinction for lack of food.
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