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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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According to the slides, caribou and whales migrate primarily for which TWO reasons?
Options
A To escape predators and find mates
B Food acquisition and breeding
Correct Answer
C Thermoregulation and disease avoidance
D Water access and territory establishment
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Caribou and whales migrate primarily for food acquisition (following seasonal food sources) and breeding (moving to specific locations for mating and raising young). These two factors drive the long-distance seasonal movements observed in these species.

Hint

Consider the two primary ecological reasons animals undertake long migrations.

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