Human hunters in the Amazon rain forests kill
A) large numbers of almost every mammal and bird species, for food and for skins.
B) large numbers of the smallest mammal and bird species, which are easiest to catch.
C) large numbers primarily of the largest mammal and bird species.
D) large numbers of mammals and birds, but do not greatly affect population densities.
E) only a few mammals and birds, but because humans are keystone species, these few kills greatly reduce population densities.

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Human hunters in the Amazon rain forests primarily target the largest mammal and bird species, such as tapirs, deer, and peccaries, which provide more meat and are easier to spot and hunt. This has led to significant declines in the populations of these species.

Human Hunters in the Amazon Rain Forests Kill