In the extended example in the text, a number of interesting issues were raised about the social and reproductive behavior of dwarf mongooses. Which of the following statements accurately describes the dwarf mongoose?
A) Dwarf mongooses have a patriarchal society.
B) In many packs only the dominant pair breed.
C) Most subordinate individuals disperse from the pack and establish their own breeding groups.
D) Subordinate individuals frequently attempt to kill the offspring of the dominant pair.

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In many social animal species, including dwarf mongooses, reproductive behavior is often structured around a dominant pair, with only this pair breeding within a group or pack. This system helps to control population growth within the group and ensures that the limited resources are available for the offspring of the dominant pair, who are likely to be the strongest and most fit to survive.

In the Extended Example in the Text, a Number of Interesting