Konrad Lorenz Argued That "For the Good of the Species

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.