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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While not all instances of infanticide among primates can be linked to reproductive benefits for the infant-killer, most can. Some examples include taking over a new group and eliminating offspring of rival males to increase chances of passing on their own genes, or killing infants outside of their own social group to increase the chances of the mother mating with them. The other options (B, C, and D) are not supported by research on primate infanticide.

Which of the Following Describes the Occurrence of Infanticide Among