Based on the graph, did the zebra population growth rate (dN/dt) differ in the years 1985 and 2003? Why or why not? (Hint: dN/dt is equal to the slope of the curve showing population size, N, over time, t.)

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 Based on the graph, did the zebra population growth rate (dN/dt) differ in the years 1985 and 2003? Why or why not? (HintdN/dt is equal to the slope of the curve showing population sizeN, over time, t.)

**Wildebeest and Zebra Populations in the Serengeti (1950s-2010)**

This graph displays the population trends of wildebeest and zebra in the Serengeti from the 1950s to 2010. The y-axis represents the population size, ranging from 200,000 to 1,400,000. The x-axis shows the years, beginning from the 1950s to 2010.

- **Key Symbols**:
  - Circles (○) represent the wildebeest population.
  - Triangles (▲) indicate the zebra population.

**Observations**:
- The wildebeest population begins with a significant rise starting around the early 1960s and peaking around 1980, coinciding with the "vaccination campaign" marked on the graph.
- After 1980, the wildebeest population stabilizes and remains relatively constant through to 2010.
- The zebra population remains relatively stable with minor fluctuations from the 1950s through 2010. No dramatic changes occur in comparison to the wildebeest.

This graph highlights a substantial increase in wildebeest populations post-1960s, corresponding with efforts in wildlife disease control, while zebra populations show less variation over the same period.
Transcribed Image Text:**Wildebeest and Zebra Populations in the Serengeti (1950s-2010)** This graph displays the population trends of wildebeest and zebra in the Serengeti from the 1950s to 2010. The y-axis represents the population size, ranging from 200,000 to 1,400,000. The x-axis shows the years, beginning from the 1950s to 2010. - **Key Symbols**: - Circles (○) represent the wildebeest population. - Triangles (▲) indicate the zebra population. **Observations**: - The wildebeest population begins with a significant rise starting around the early 1960s and peaking around 1980, coinciding with the "vaccination campaign" marked on the graph. - After 1980, the wildebeest population stabilizes and remains relatively constant through to 2010. - The zebra population remains relatively stable with minor fluctuations from the 1950s through 2010. No dramatic changes occur in comparison to the wildebeest. This graph highlights a substantial increase in wildebeest populations post-1960s, corresponding with efforts in wildlife disease control, while zebra populations show less variation over the same period.
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