The population of white-tailed deer in Nova Scotia (Canada) suffered a significant decline in the late 1970s. Which of the following is most likely to have caused the decline?
AThe population had depleted resources in the environment
BA decrease in hunting
CA decrease in predation
DNatality and immigration exceeded mortality and emigration
AThe population had depleted resources in the environment
BA decrease in hunting
CA decrease in predation
DNatality and immigration exceeded mortality and emigration