Certain birds with the ability to thrive in a variety of climates become more likely to survive and reproduce than those who have a limited tolerance for heat or cold. This is an example of

a. mate selection.
b. natural selection.
c. sexual selection.
d. evolutionary psychology.


Answer: B

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