Why Are Primates Social in the Short Term

question 14

Multiple Choice

Why are primates social in the short term?

• A)to increase female fecundity in dominant females only
• B)to increase interaction between sexually mature males and females
• C)to establish social relationships to prevent attacks from predators
• D)to share food sources

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