49. Animal Behavior
Animal Behavior
Problem 14
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Textbook QuestionMass strandings of whales occur on beaches near military exercises where sonar is used, raising concerns about the effects of human-generated underwater sounds on animal behavior. Scientists are collecting behavioral data on several species of whales to find out how sonar affects them. Predict why the whale foraged at a depth of 100–170 m. a. The whale learned to forage at this depth from its mother. b. The whale had an innate instinct to feed at this depth. c. The whale's food was most plentiful at this depth. d. The whale could not dive any deeper than this depth.

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