Konrad Lorenz Argued That "For the Good of the Species

question 43

Multiple Choice

Konrad Lorenz argued that "for the good of the species," animal fights (such as male-male combat) are rarely lethal. Which of the following is the most compelling counterargument to this assertion?

• A) Animals of the same species rarely possess the physical means to kill each other.
• B) Populations tend to produce more offspring than the carrying capacity of their environment; having individuals die in fights would be beneficial for the species.
• C) Only humans can override the instinctual aversion to killing conspecifics.
• D) An individual showing no restraint during fights would eliminate its competitors and maximize its individual fitness.

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