Optimal foraging theory predicts that animals will select

A. food items that maximize their net energy intake per unit of foraging time.
B. the most nutritious foods.
C. the best times to forage for the most nutritious foods.
D. whatever foods are available to avoid traveling too far from their home range.


Answer: A

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