A researcher captures 50 penguins, marks them with a spot of paint on their bills, and releases

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A researcher captures 50 penguins, marks them with a spot of paint on their bills, and releases them. One month later, the researcher returns, captures another 50 penguins, and notes that only 1 has a previous mark. What is the likely size of the total penguin population in the researcher’s study area?

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Biology Science For Life With Physiology

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Authors: Colleen Belk, Virginia Maier

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