Animals establish and defend territories only when ____.
A) the effort does not endanger the life of the individual
B) males compete for females by fighting
C) some critical resource is in short supply
D) females choose among displaying males
E) territorial defense is not energetically costly

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Animals establish and defend territories primarily when a critical resource, such as food, mates, or nesting sites, is in short supply, making it necessary to control access to these resources.

Animals Establish and Defend Territories Only When ____