Biology

The correct answer is: B.Deer populations increase due to less predation.

A. Deer populations decrease due to habitat destruction

While habitat destruction can certainly impact deer populations, the primary factor here is the reduction in tiger numbers due to poaching, not habitat loss. Poaching of tigers would not directly cause habitat destruction for the deer.

B. Deer populations increase due to less predation

With fewer tigers to hunt them, deer are less likely to be preyed upon, which could lead to an increase in their numbers as there is less natura...