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Serengeti Transfer Task #1 (part 2)

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Question 8

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To date, the reintroduction of the African wild dogs to Liwonde National Park is seen as a success story. Many people would like to replicate this project at the scale of the African continent and reestablish wild dog populations in the countries they used to live in. What recommendations would you make to help them accomplish this?

In 2021, scientists moved 8 African wild dogs to Liwonde National Park in Malawi. Several months after they arrived, a litter of 9 pups was born. Use the information below about Liwonde National Park AND information about wild dogs from Serengeti Transfer Task #1 to answer the questions.

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Question 6

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Based on the pack sizes in other territories (represented in graphs), estimate the carrying capacity of Liwonde for wild dogs. (Type in a single number. I will accept all reasonable answers)

On the graph on the handout "Transfer Task #1a", draw a graph that predicts the wild dog population over the course of six years. Your graph should include:
A scale on the y-axis (with units)
A line to represent how the wild dog population changes over 5 years
A horizontal dotted line to represent the carrying capacity.
When you are complete, continue answering the questions below.

Question 7

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Is there enough space to sustain a pack of wild dogs 

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No

Which graph best supports your answer to #1?

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The maps on the first page

Is there the right type of prey in the park?

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Is there enough prey in the park to support this pack of wild dogs?

Yes

No

Which graph best supports your answer to #4?

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The maps on the first page

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Which graph was most important to determine the shape of your graph?

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