Periodic increases and decreases in red kangaroo populations in Australia are associated with
A) predator-driven population cycles.
B) parasite population cycles.
C) sunspot cycles.
D) the El Niño - Southern Oscillation.
E) None of the choices are correct.

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The El Niño - Southern Oscillation (ENSO) affects weather patterns globally, including in Australia, where it can lead to variations in rainfall and vegetation growth. These environmental changes, in turn, impact the availability of food for red kangaroos, causing their populations to fluctuate.

Periodic Increases and Decreases in Red Kangaroo Populations in Australia