Cambridge Secondary (7-9). Stage 9. MCE Science. Student Book - Unit 3: Variation and Inheritance - Question 58

In a population of mice, some have light grey fur and some have dark grey fur. Owls are the main predators in the area. They hunt at night. Study Figure 3.39 and answer the question.









If the predator was a hawk that hunted during the day, which mice would more likely survive? Explain why.