Imprinting would not occur in which animals?
A) Birds rearing young in a large colony where nests are closely spaced
B) Ungulates (hoofed mammals) living in herds
C) Bats in which mothers leave their young in a large maternity roost in a cave
D) Solitary large cats like cheetahs that rear their young in dense vegetation, apart from conspecifics
E) Birds in which young leave the nest soon after hatching

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Imprinting occurs when young animals learn to recognize and bond with their parents or caregivers shortly after birth. It typically occurs in animals that remain in close proximity to their parents or caregivers for extended periods. Therefore, it is unlikely to occur in solitary large cats such as cheetahs, which rear their young in dense vegetation and without interaction with conspecifics.

Imprinting Would Not Occur in Which Animals