Which of the Following Examples Best Reflects the Optimal Foraging

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples best reflects the optimal foraging model?

• A) During foraging, a mule deer will consume food as soon as it finds it, regardless of the location.
• B) A cheetah will continue a chase for prey, regardless of how long the chase lasts or how much energy is consumed.
• C) A moose spends more time looking for food when the food is high quality than when the food is low quality.
• D) If an animal is hungry it will consume food as soon as it is found, regardless of the food quality or the risk.

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