Mate guarding is a behavior observed in various species where a male closely follows or guards a female to ensure access to her for mating, especially when she is fertile or ovulating. This increases the male's chances of fathering the female's offspring by preventing other males from mating with her.

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Mate Guarding

Question 10

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Mate guarding:

A) Increases a male's access to an ovulating female
B) Is how males prevent other females from joining their groups
C) Reduces a male's confidence of paternity
D) Prevents females from defending their food

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