Step 7: Determine the Sizes of the Flocks in the Third Generation

Flock X Flock Y Flock Z

Total Pieces of Food Eaten

(from previous page) 147 93 60

Food Percentage*

%

%

%

Simulated Number of Birds in Flock for 3rd Generation**

* Divide each flock's total pieces of food by 300, the total number of pieces of food eaten.

** Multiply the food percentage for each flock by the total number of birds (30).

147.  93. 60

49%. 31%. 20%

15.   9.   6

Explanation:

as the gila monster consumes the eggs or young of the desert cottontail and gambel's quail, thus its main food supply is only accessible for a restricted time duration every year. however, for this, the gila monsters exhibit three adaptations, which elevate their survival rate in the desert condition.  

first, is that they possess huge bodies, and can consume greater concentrations of food during a small period. secondly, they require to feed infrequently as they can accumulate fat in their tails. ultimately, their rate of metabolism is very low, so that they can burn their reservoirs of fat gradually.