16. K-Strategist

K-strategists, also known as k-selected species, are species whose populations remain relatively close to the carrying capacity of their environment. This is because k-strategists live in more stable conditions, therefore the size of their population is more dependent on density related factors. K-strategists birth in small numbers and are more attentive during the parental stages of development.  Members of a k-selected species also tend to be large in size and live longer. Horses are an example of a k-strategist as they exhibit all of the qualities described above.