Which of the following is required for a mother goat to engage in proper nuzzling and licking of her newborn baby?
A) High levels of the hormone oxytocin
B) Proper functioning of the fosB gene
C) Olfactory cues from the newborn goats
D) Both a and b
E) Both a and c

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Nuzzling and licking of newborns by mother goats is facilitated by high levels of the hormone oxytocin, which is released during and after birth. Additionally, olfactory cues from the newborns also play a role in the mother's recognition and bonding with her offspring. The fosB gene is not directly involved in this behavior.

Which of the Following Is Required for a Mother Goat