Why are top-level predators like lions and eagles so rare in a community?
A) Only a small amount of the energy is available to top trophic levels.
B) It is difficult for them to learn how to capture prey.
C) They do not breed as fast as other animals.
D) Their job is to keep the population size of other animals in check.
E) Because of predation by higher predators.
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