Fork+Bird+Project

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1. Over time, the population of the 2 tined forks decreased over generations. On generation 1, the population of the 2 tined fork birds was 97 birds. On generation 5, the population decreased by 38 birds, which means on that generation, 57 birds were alive. Over time on the tenth generation, the population of the 2 tined birds decreased again by 23 birds. The 2 tined birds died before they could pass on they genes. This result is most likely due to the fact that they couldn't fend for themselves. Strangely, for the 1 tined fork birds, the population increased over time. On generation 1, there were no 1 tined fork birds. On the fifth generation, their population increased by 11. Then later on, on the tenth generation, the population increased by 7, putting the number at 18 1-tined fork birds. For the 4 tined forks on generation, there were no 4 tined fork birds. Then on generation 5, the population was at 28. 5 generations later, the population increased by 15 birds, putting the population at 46 birds.

2. The 4 tined birds were most successful because their population increased throughout the generations. Some may say that the 1 tined fork birds were also successful, but their numbers weren't increasing as much. The 4 tined fork birds were increasing a bit more than the 1 tined fork birds.

3. Natural selection is when the sones who best adapt to the enviroment can reproduce and pass on their genes. The ones that can't adapt as well can't pass on their genes and reproduce. That means the population is affected and may decrease. Some birds cannot eat due to their disadvantages like being 1 tined. If the bird cannot pass on their genes, their genes do not get passed. This means that they do not survive and don't reproduce. There is no next generation.

4. The 4 tined fork birds will survive than the 2 and 1 tined fork birds won't be doing as well because blueberries need to be stabbed or carried but they are much larger than cherrios. Since cheerios are flatter and smaller, they can carry a larger amount than the berries. The birds cannot pile up the same number of blueberries on their tines. There would be more 4 tined birds because they passed on their. genes and reproduced.

5. Cheetahs are endangered because they have no land to run and catch their prey. If they don't have food to eat, they can't reproduce and pass on their genes. The cubs are also not surviving. They can't pass on their genes either.