BIOL 4254 Chapter : MD HW1
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Pattern a: home range of badgers varies within the plains. Hypothesis 01: the home range of male badgers is not affected by food supply. Prediction 1: as rodent density decreases, male badger home range will increase. Reasoning: rodents are a primary food source for badgers, and when rare, badgers may have to forage more widely. Independent variable: prey density (rodents per 100 m2) Hypothesis 02: the home range of badgers is not affected by predators. Prediction 2: as wolverine density increases, male badger home range will decrease. Reasoning: it"s dangerous to move widely when predators are common. Independent variable: predator density (wolverines per 100 m2) Hypothesis 03: the home range size of badgers is not different among badger demographics. Prediction 3: male badgers will have the largest home range size. Reasoning: males are more dominant and defend larger territories. Independent variable: badger demographics (male, female, and young) Dependent variable: badger home range size (100 m2)
