When Male Primates Disperse, They Often Move to Groups That

question 52

Multiple Choice

When male primates disperse, they often move to groups that are nearby because

• A) those groups usually have the best females to mate with.
• B) male primates prefer not to travel long distances alone.
• C) the cost of dispersal is high due to predation risk and poor access to resources.
• D) they know the neighboring groups, so they do not have to compete as fiercely for access.

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