In 1865, the # of Canadian lynx pelts peaked. Which statement most likely explains why this peak in population occurred?
- The falling population of snowshoe hares ate fewer Canadian lynx as prey.
- High pop. of hare in 1863 provided food for the lynx to reproduce rapidly.
- When the population of hares fell, there were more resources for the lynx.
- A change in climate made it easier for trappers to find Canadian lynx.