During the fall, many large mammals begin to look for mates. Their gestation period is usually several months, and by mating in the fall, they ensure that their offspring are born in May, which is the optimum time for their survival. This explanation for mate searching is classified as:
A) proximate.
B) pragmatic.
C) ultimate.
D) universal.

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The explanation for mate searching provided is classified as "ultimate" because it addresses the evolutionary reason behind the timing of mating, focusing on the survival advantage for offspring born in May. Ultimate explanations relate to the evolutionary "why" behind behaviors.

During the Fall, Many Large Mammals Begin to Look for Mates