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The scientists have continued to study a new area in South Africa, and they want to predict how many wild dogs could occupy this area. Here are some facts about the new area. In the new area:The wild dogs will feed on Impala and Kudu. The growth rate of the impala and kudu is similar to the rate in Northeastern SA and Northern SAThe prey density is twice as high as in Northern SA (30 Impala / km2 and 8 Kudu per km2)The average rainfall is between 400 and 650The amount of available prey biomass is similar to Northeastern SAHow many wild dogs could this area support?2412366

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We have the data of the known areas

The new area is similar to Northeastern SA and Northen SA in terms of the type of prey and the growth rate, as well as rainfall.

And even if the density is greater, the total biomass is similar to Northeastern SA, so the population that the new area can support must be similar to the one in there.

Northeastern SA has an area of 1000 km2, so, according to the next graph, it can sustain at least 29 individuals. This means the new area should be able to support around that same quantity.

Given the information and from the options, the answer would likely be 36.

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