Rabbits and Wolves Exploration Questions

In this applet allows the user to simulate how nature keeps it’s balance.

Experiment with the settings in the Rabbits and Wolves Activity to build evidence for the answers to the questions below:

  1. What would happen if there were lots more bunnies than there are were wolves? Would the bunnies take over and live forever?
  2. What would happen if there were lots more wolves than there are bunnies? Would the wolves live forever?
  3. How do the rabbits and wolves live in balance in this game?

Please direct questions and comments about this project to Addison-Wesley math@aw.com
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