Elephants have a matriarchal society, and young males are driven out of the herd when they reach adulthood. From an evolutionary standpoint, what does this accomplish?
A) natural selection
B) formation of a more variable population
C) gene flow
D) nonrandom mating

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This behavior facilitates gene flow, as the young males will mate with females from other herds, spreading genetic material and reducing the likelihood of inbreeding within a single herd.

Elephants Have a Matriarchal Society, and Young Males Are Driven