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Theoretical animal population fluctuations in response to climate and plant production in natural system shows risk of extinction (red line) – simulated based on Oakley, Idaho

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Here is a simulation of a theoretical population of animals that shows how their numbers vary with plant production which also reflects precipitation. It shows that populations go thru cycles with peaks and dips, but generally don’t go extinct.