Question
why would it be considered a good deed for animals such as coyotes and foxes to kill and eat members of the prey populations?
Answer
Coyotes and foxes killing and eating members of prey populations is considered a good deed because it helps regulate the prey populations and maintain balance in the ecosystem's food chain.
- Q: What is the ecological role of predators in an ecosystem? A: Predators help regulate prey populations and maintain a balance in the ecosystem's food chain.
- Q: How do coyotes and foxes fit into this role? A: Coyotes and foxes are natural predators that hunt and eat prey populations, such as rabbits and rodents, to help control their numbers.