Consider four populations of island birds. Each island has a different carrying capacity, and the birds are subject to environmental and demographic stochasticity. Which population is LEAST likely to go extinct?

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A larger carrying capacity (K) typically means a population can support more individuals, which increases the likelihood of survival during periods of environmental or demographic fluctuation. Therefore, island 4 with a carrying capacity of 1,200 is the least likely to go extinct.

Consider Four Populations of Island Birds