What is the main reason why predators in nature are "prudent"?
What is the main reason why predators in nature are "prudent"?
To avoid extinction of their prey
To acquire poisonous substances
To avoid predation from herbivores
To maintain a balanced ecosystem
Solution
If a predator is too efficient and overexploits its prey, then the prey might become extinct and following it, the predator will also become extinct for lack of food) Hence, predators in nature are ‘prudent’ to avoid extinction of their prey.