Why are top-level predators like lions and eagles so rare in a community?
A. Only a small amount of the energy is passed from one trophic level to the next.
B. They do not breed as fast as other animals.
C. Predation by higher predators reduces their numbers.
D. It is difficult for them to learn how to capture prey.
E. Their job is to keep the population size of other animals in check.
Answer: A. Only a small amount of the energy is passed from one trophic level to the next.
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