Raccoons eat a diet rich in berries. Which statement is the most likely to describe the berry population?

(A) A hard frost eliminated nearly all of the berries in 2007, but 2008 was a milder winter.
(B) A virus was introduced in 2006 that eliminated a fly using the berry bushes as a niche habitat.
(C) Cougars destroyed much of the berry habitat in 2005.
(D) The berry population remained steady, with a slight decrease due to lower rainfall in 2008.

In a heavily populated suburb, two cougars were once spotted roaming in a small field. Local wildlife experts, though not surprised, warned the public to be aware of their surroundings and to keep small pets protected. A group of local junior high school students were curious about the population of cougars in the area since no one they asked had ever seen one in the area. With the help of local wildlife enthusiasts and carefully placed motion-activated wildlife cameras, the group of students recorded sightings of animals in a local forest preserve for their entire four years of high school. The results are shown below.

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Annual Sightings 250 200 150 100 50 0 2005 Cougars Skunk All Animals 2006 Deman Deer II Raccoon 2007 2008 Chipmunk Annual Sightings 7 6 S + 3 نیا 2 1 0 2005 Cougars 2006 2007 2008