Suppose a species of wild boar (a type of pig) is actively hunted when it is at a young age because at that stage of its development the meat of the boar is particularly tender. What is a likely outcome if this species is overharvested?
A) The wild boar population will dwindle because their food source will disappear due to habitat loss.
B) The wild boar population will increase because older boars will continue to survive.
C) The wild boar population will dwindle and potentially go extinct if not enough boars that can reproduce are left to mate.
D) The wild boar population will increase because boundaries will help separate boars from humans.

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Overharvesting of young boars will decrease the number of boars that can reproduce, potentially leading the population to dwindle and go extinct. Option A is not a likely outcome because habitat loss is not mentioned in the scenario. Option B is also unlikely because older boars may not be as desirable for consumption and could still be vulnerable to hunting. Option D is not applicable in this scenario as boundaries have not been mentioned as a factor. Therefore, option C is the best choice.

Suppose a Species of Wild Boar (A Type of Pig)