Two Wolves Confront Each Other Over Territory or Dominance

question 64

Multiple Choice

Two wolves confront each other over territory or dominance.Which of the following would NOT be the most likely outcome?

• A)The two wolves would growl, lunge, bare their teeth, and fiercely threaten each other.
• B)In most instances, one or both would be killed or severely maimed.
• C)One wolf, recognizing the dominance of the other, will typically bare its throat in a gesture of submission with the dominant wolf being inhibited by this submissive gesture.
• D)In most instances, neither wolf would be killed or even wounded.

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