Question

multiple choice
04:10
why do bighorn rams use their horns during the rut or mating season?
this question is worth 2 point (s)
to establish dominance by ramming each other.
to protect their young.
to dig for food.
to attract females with their sound.

Explanation:

During the rut (mating season), bighorn rams use their horns to ram each other. This behavior helps them establish dominance. The dominant ram gets more mating opportunities. Protecting young (usually a maternal behavior), digging for food (not a primary horn use in mating season), and attracting females with sound (horns don't make sounds for this purpose) are not the main reasons for horn use in the rut.

Answer:

To establish dominance by ramming each other.