Which of the following is characteristic of the reproductive pattern of most large mammals?
A)tend to produce high numbers of offspring
B)give very little parental care
C)low survival rate of offspring
D)long gestation periods
E)high offspring mortality

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Most large mammals have a long gestation period because they have a longer reproductive cycle, and their offspring are born more developed and require more time in the womb to develop. This is in contrast to animals that produce large numbers of offspring with a shorter gestation period, but with less development at birth.

Which of the Following Is Characteristic of the Reproductive Pattern