Which statement describes how individuals of a prey species alter their foraging decisions in the presence of predators?
A) A mouse spends more time foraging in open habitat when an owl is present.
B) A deer spends more time foraging in open meadow when wolves are absent.
C) A small fish spends more time feeding in an area frequented by heron.
D) A mother bird feeds her nestlings more when cats are nearby.

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Prey species often alter their foraging behavior to reduce the risk of predation. In the absence of predators, such as wolves, prey like deer are more likely to forage in open areas where they are more exposed, as the risk of predation is lower.

Which Statement Describes How Individuals of a Prey Species Alter