According to the evolutionary perspective, many wild animals overeat when food is available because this reduces food available to other animals, which then die, reducing competition.

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This statement is false. While some animals in the wild do overeat when food is available, it is not for the purpose of reducing competition or killing off other animals. Overeating may help wild animals store fat to survive times when food is scarce or prepare for hibernation, migration, or reproduction.

According to the Evolutionary Perspective, Many Wild Animals Overeat When