Optimal foraging theory suggests that foraging for food should be much more important to an animal than other time constraints such as defence, avoiding predators, searching for mates, or caring for young.

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Optimal foraging theory suggests that animals aim to maximize their energy intake per unit of time, but it does not imply that foraging is more important than other survival activities like avoiding predators or caring for young.

Optimal Foraging Theory Suggests That Foraging for Food Should Be