How will cheetahs use pheromones to increase their foraging success?
A. Cheetahs will scent-mark their kills so they can find them again. This will increase their availability of food.
B. Cheetahs will scent-mark their trails so that other cheetahs can follow them to optimal food sources.
C. Cheetahs will scent-mark their territory to warn other cheetahs to stay out. This will decrease their competition for food within their territory.
D. Cheetahs do not use pheromones to increase their foraging success.
Answer: C
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