Population dynamics of African striped mice in a semidesert environment are influenced by temperature, food availability, and population density. By studying data from 1609 mice over 9 years, researchers found that food availability, affecting reproduction, is the main driver of population changes. Strong density feedbacks help stabilize the population after peaks and crashes, making it resilient to environmental change. Even with adverse climate scenarios, the population is predicted to have low extinction risk. Understanding how these factors interact is crucial for predicting how climate change will impact wildlife populations.