A researcher is interested in studying the maternal behavior shown by placental mammals in the hours immediately after giving birth.To ensure timely collection of data, she would like a study species with a short gestation period.Which placental mammal would you recommend?
A) Cat
B) Hamster
C) Dog
D) Horse
E) Elephant

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Hamsters have a gestation period of only 16-18 days, making them a good choice for studying maternal behavior in the immediate hours after giving birth. Cats, dogs, horses, and elephants all have much longer gestation periods.

A Researcher Is Interested in Studying the Maternal Behavior Shown