Predator-prey population cycles | Biology of the living Earth | High school biology | Khan Academy

Predator-prey population cycles demonstrate how populations of predators and prey interact and influence each other's growth. In general, as predator numbers increase, the prey population declines, leading to a decrease in predators. Over time, the prey population may begin to increase, restarting the cycle. The example of the snowshoe hare and Canadian lynx shows how predator and prey populations can vary in relation to one another. Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. We offer quizzes, questions, instructional videos, and articles on a range of academic subjects, including math, biology, chemistry, physics, history, economics, finance, grammar, preschool learning, and more. We provide teachers with tools and data so they can help their students develop the skills, habits, and mindsets for success in school and beyond. Khan Academy has been translated into dozens of languages, and 15 million people around the globe learn on Khan Academy every month. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we would love your help! Donate or volunteer today! Donate here: https://www.khanacademy.org/donate?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=desc Volunteer here: https://www.khanacademy.org/contribute?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=desc