In the early 1900s, the wild turkey population in the United States had been reduced to less than 30,000 birds. Today, however, there are over 7 million turkeys.
a.What is meant by the tragedy of the commons?
b.Based on your understanding of the tragedy of the commons, what changes could have taken place to lead to this conservation success story?
c.What is another example of the tragedy of the commons and what conservation measures could have been implemented to prevent it from happening?