Part 2: Explore Predator and Prey Interactions
Predators and prey populations often cycle. For example, if there are more rabbits in an ecosystem, there can be more wolves. As the wolves increase in number, the number of rabbits will begin to decline. This is called a PREDATOR PREY CYCLE.
Process: Click the green button that says “presets” to clear your other data and start fresh.
In this simulation, we are going to simplify things. You will have a rabbit, plant A, and a wolf.
- Set the simulation to run with these plant A, a rabbit, and a wolf.
- This time, use the “STEP” button to run the simulation to year 30.
17. Complete the table below. ( - Scroll over the lines to determine the population size at each time period.)