Caribou Overgrazing in the Absence of Predators

S. J. Feingold ()
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S. J. Feingold: Computer Center Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa, Israel 32000, Israel

International Journal of Modern Physics C (IJMPC), 1998, vol. 09, issue 02, 295-300

Abstract: Overgrazing in a nonmigrating caribou population, in the absence of predators, is simulated using the Penna life-history model. Despite the lack of natural enemies, the population size may not increase permanently. A balanced ecosystem with moderate predation gives better results.

Keywords: Population Dynamics; Penna Model; Overgrazing; Ecosystem; 05.50; 87.10.+e; 89.60.+x (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1998
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