In your primate anatomy lab, you are asked to observe the skulls of a male and a female baboon.After examining each skull and making notes about the large difference in canine size, you conclude that

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The large difference in canine size between the male and female baboon skulls suggests that male baboons have a different feeding strategy than females, possibly involving a preference for animal protein. This difference in feeding strategy may be related to male competition for resources, including access to females. Additionally, male baboons of this species typically disperse from their natal groups and are less likely to be related. Therefore, both options B and C are correct.

In Your Primate Anatomy Lab, You Are Asked to Observe