A territory is an area that is actively defended by an animal or group of animals against intrusion by members of the same species. It is different from a home range, which is the area that an animal typically inhabits and uses for activities such as foraging, mating, and shelter. Territorial behavior is more commonly observed in mammals, but it can also be seen in birds, reptiles, and other animals.

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A Territory

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A territory

A) Is a defended area from which animals of the same species are excluded
B) Is a defended area from which animals of all species are excluded
C) Is the same as an animal's home range
D) Is much more common among mammals than birds
E) None of the choices are correct

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