Fewer than 3% of animals engage in direct care of their offspring. When might the benefits of parental care outweigh the costs? Choose the correct option and Explain why you choose that answer. a) All of the options. b) Species that feed on resources with high foraging effort (e.g., smaller insect prey versus larger insect prey). c) Species with highly immature young, for instance those with large brains that have long learning periods. d) Species with limited breeding opportunities.

Fewer than 3% of animals engage in direct care of their offspring. When might the benefits of parental care outweigh the costs? Choose the correct option and Explain why you choose that answer. a) All of the options. b) Species that feed on resources with high foraging effort (e.g., smaller insect prey versus larger insect prey). c) Species with highly immature young, for instance those with large brains that have long learning periods. d) Species with limited breeding opportunities.

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Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

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Chapter52: Animal Behavior

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