Question

the following image shows a herd of adult elephants surrounding a calf. elephants often carry out this behavior when a predator is near. what is the most likely result of this elephant behavior? choose 1 answer: a a higher chance that the calf will survive to become an adult

Explanation:

When adult elephants surround a calf in the presence of a predator, this behavior is a form of protection. By forming a barrier around the calf, the adults can potentially fend off or deter the predator. This increases the calf's likelihood of avoiding harm and thus having a higher chance of surviving to adulthood.

Answer:

A. a higher chance that the calf will survive to become an adult