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.
Answer: C
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