Multiple Choice
Which of the following examples reflects the concept of optimal foraging?
A) During foraging, a mule deer will consume food as soon as it finds it, regardless of the location.
B) A cheetah will continue a chase for prey, regardless of how long the chase lasts or how much energy is consumed.
C) A moose spends more time looking for food when the food is high quality than when the food is low quality.
D) If an animal is hungry it will consume food as soon as it is found, regardless of the food quality or the risk.
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