Which of the Following Statements About Coalitions Among Male Baboons

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about coalitions among male baboons is correct?

• A) They allow middle-ranking, cooperative males a chance to gain access to receptive females.
• B) They are an example of mutualistic behavior, as all males get equal mating opportunities.
• C) They do not allow lower-ranking males to outcompete higher-ranking males.
• D) They can predict male grooming relationships.

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