Which behavior would be predicted by the energy maximization hypothesis?
A) Macaws travel long distances to feed on clay that contains essential minerals.
B) Chimpanzees consume small quantities of toxic plants.
C) Butterflies drink salt secretions from predatory animals, such as caimans.
D) Moose include in their diet aquatic plants that have less energy than the leaves of deciduous trees but more sodium.
E) A blue jay selects seeds with the highest energy content.

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The energy maximization hypothesis predicts that animals will choose food sources that provide the highest energy yield per unit of foraging effort. A blue jay selecting seeds with the highest energy content aligns with this hypothesis.

Which Behavior Would Be Predicted by the Energy Maximization Hypothesis