low reproductive rates. The offspring are few and are expensive which means they need more care until they become mature. They take longer to mature and this is because they live longer. They are able to reproduce more than one. They are density dependent and they live in stable environments They are populations that experience rapid growth. The offspring produced are many and take less to mature. Little or no care is needed after they are born. This population grows fast, reproduces quickly, and dies quickly. Reproduce only once in their lifetime. They are living in an unstable environment.