The Aardwolf
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The Aardwolf

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What is the primary diet of the aardwolf?

  • Various small mammals
  • Termites (correct)
  • Fruits and berries
  • Roots and tubers

    • What is the main purpose of territoriality in aardwolves?

  • To protect their offspring from predators
  • For hibernation purposes
  • To defend their food source (correct)
  • To find a mate

    • How do aardwolves typically demarcate their territory?

  • With visual signals
  • Using scent marks (correct)
  • Through vocal calls
  • By digging trenches

    • What is the size range of an aardwolf territory?

    <p>100-600 ha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who occupies an aardwolf territory?

    <p>A resident pair with their most recent offspring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recent resurrection of the 'intimidation hypothesis' related to?

    <p>The function of a territorial scent mark in carnivores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the disputed effect of scent marks on intruders entering a territory?

    <p>Whether scent marks actually deter intruders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the suggested function of a territorial scent mark in carnivores according to Richardson?

    <p>To advertise an intrinsic physical threat to intruders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential result if an intruder is encountered by the territory owner according to Richardson?

    <p>Physical escalation will always result if the intruding individual does not retreat immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential role of scent marks in maintaining the territory in the temporary local absence of the resident?

    <p>Help to maintain the territory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recent resurrection of the 'intimidation hypothesis' related to?

    <p>The function of a territorial scent mark in carnivores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Richardson imply about the function of a territorial scent mark in carnivores?

    <p>It advertises an intrinsic physical threat to intruders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of scent marks in maintaining the territory in the temporary absence of the resident?

    <p>To intimidate intruders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is disputable about scent marks in relation to intruders entering the territory?

    <p>Whether scent marks actually deter intruders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Richardson's 'intimidation hypothesis' imply about the encounter between an intruder and the territory owner?

    <p>Physical escalation will always result if the intruding individual does not retreat immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

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