The three graphs above represent the niches of three different species of mammal on the African Savannah.
-Which of the following is accurate based on the graphs represented?
A)Lions and hyenas have a great deal of niche overlap.
B)Hyenas and bat eared foxes have no niche overlap.
C)Lions frequently steal food from bat eared foxes.
D)Lions are more successful hunters than are hyenas.
E)Two of the above are true.

Question

The three graphs above represent the niches of three different species of mammal on the African Savannah.
-Which of the following is accurate based on the graphs represented?
A)Lions and hyenas have a great deal of niche overlap. 
B)Hyenas and bat eared foxes have no niche overlap. 
C)Lions frequently steal food from bat eared foxes. 
D)Lions are more successful hunters than are hyenas. 
E)Two of the above are true.

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The graphs show overlapping niches between lions and hyenas in terms of prey size and type, indicating that there is competition between the two species for shared resources.

The Three Graphs Above Represent the Niches of Three Different