Why Do Different Species of Animals Have Territories That Are

question 44

Multiple Choice

Why do different species of animals have territories that are different sizes?

• A)Different species need different sized territories depending on their food source
• B)They must be able to travel the entire territory in one day to defend it
• C)They only need to maintain a territory that is large enough for the male and one mate
• D)They must be able to sing loudly enough to be heard throughout the territory
• E)They must be able to mark the entire territory every day so others of their species will not invade it

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