Kaibab Deer Preservation Quiz

In 1906 and 1907, what two methods did the Forest Service use to protect the Kaibab deer?

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How many total predators were removed from the preserve between 1907 and 1939?

Compare the deer herd to the carrying capacity of the area: a. In 1915, how did the number of deer compare to the carrying capacity according to Table 1 and Table 2? b. In 1920, how did the number of deer compare to the carrying capacity according to Table 1 and Table 2? c. In 1924, how did the number of deer compare to the carrying capacity according to Table 1 and Table 2?

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Was the Forest Service program a success between 1905 and 1924? Explain your answer.

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Why do you think the population of deer decreased in 1925, even though the predators were being removed?

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Do you think anything happened to the carrying capacity of the area from 1900 to 1940? Explain your answer.

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Why do you think the population of deer in 1900 was only 4,000 when the range was thought to have a carrying capacity of 30,000 deer?

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If humans had not interfered with the deer population, what do you think would have happened to the deer after 1900?

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What major lessons were learned from the Kaibab deer experience?

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