Which of the following describes the occurrence of infanticide among primates?
A) most instances of infanticide can be linked to reproductive benefits to the infant-killer
B) all instances of infanticide can be linked to reproductive benefits to the infant-killer
C) most instances of infanticide can be linked to a nearby human presence
D) all instances of infanticide can be linked to a nearby human presence

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Research shows that while not all instances of infanticide among primates can be linked to reproductive benefits for the killer, a significant portion of them do. This is often seen in cases where a new dominant male takes over a group and kills the existing infants in order to bring the females back into estrus and mate with them. It is not linked to a nearby human presence.

Which of the Following Describes the Occurrence of Infanticide Among