When a predator drives down a prey population to a low abundance,it will often
A)switch prey species.
B)consume prey to extinction.
C)go extinct.
D)decrease handling time of prey.

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When a predator drives down a prey population to a low abundance, it will often switch prey species to survive. Predators will search for alternative prey species to consume and do not prefer to consume their current prey to extinction as it will result in their own starvation. Predators also often decrease their handling time of prey by consuming prey quickly to maximize their energy intake. However, the most likely outcome for a predator is to switch to a different prey species when the current prey population is depleted.

When a Predator Drives Down a Prey Population to a Low