Below is a carrying capacity graph of a meerkat population in an African savanna. Meerkats are omnivores and eat a variety of organisms, such as fruit, insects, scorpions and lizards. Predators of the meerkat include hyenas and eagles. What is a possible cause for the sudden change in population of meerkats after year 3? A. Warmer weather increased the number of insects.
B. The number of eagles was reduced due to disease.
C. A fire reduced the amount of grass and fruit available.
D. A lack of predators increased the lizard population.