Zebras live in large herds. When attacked by a predator, such as a lion, some individual zebras will engage in combat with the lion, rather than trying to escape. This behavior increases the risk of injury and death to the zebra. Why might this type of behavior evolve if it is so clearly a disadvantage to the individual

Zebras live in large herds. When attacked by a predator, such as a lion, some individual zebras will engage in combat with the lion, rather than trying to escape. This behavior increases the risk of injury and death to the zebra. Why might this type of behavior evolve if it is so clearly a disadvantage to the individual

Biology (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg

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Chapter56: Ecology And The Geography Of Life

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