When threatened, a cobra will rear up and spread its hood, which makes its head look larger and displays the eye spots. What kind of behavior is this?
A) A desire to fight
B) Dominance in a social group
C) An aggressive display
D) A submissive posture
E) A readiness to mate

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This behavior is an aggressive display meant to intimidate potential threats by making the cobra appear larger and more dangerous. It is not indicative of a desire to fight, dominance, submission, or readiness to mate, but rather a defensive mechanism to ward off predators or threats.

When Threatened, a Cobra Will Rear Up and Spread Its