Asked by tatiana vayserberg on May 07, 2024
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What is one way in which acting as a selfish herd can protect members of the herd?
A) Subordinate group members provide food for offspring of dominant members.
B) A group member spots a threat and warns others of its approach.
C) Cooperative hunting allows a group of predators to capture larger or faster prey.
D) Members of groups learn tool production skills.
E) Group members fend off scavengers.
Selfish Herd
A theory suggesting individuals in a population will position themselves to reduce their own risk from predators by moving towards the center of a group.
Cooperative Hunting
A behavior in animals where individuals work together in a coordinated manner to capture or kill prey.
Tool Production
The process of creating implements, often by hand or with machinery, used to perform a task or function, characteristic of human and some animal behaviors.
- Recognize the benefits of group living and the concept of a selfish herd in animal behavior.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the benefits of group living and the concept of a selfish herd in animal behavior.
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