In 1944, reindeer were introduced to an optimal habitat on St. Matthew Island in the Bering Sea. The population grew exponentially until the winter of 1963-64, when the population dropped dramatically.The presence of ______________ may have helped maintain the population of reindeer.

a. female reindeer
b. predators
c. parasites
d. competitors

Question

In 1944, reindeer were introduced to an optimal habitat on St. Matthew Island in the Bering Sea. The population grew exponentially until the winter of 1963-64, when the population dropped dramatically.The presence of ______________ may have helped maintain the population of reindeer.

a. female reindeer
b. predators
c. parasites
d. competitors

anonymous · Answer

its not A..

anonymous · Answer

@lennox It could be b-d, and in reality, would most likely be all of them, except they are on an island.  If your teacher went over specifics than there may be a single answer.