Question

which of the following statements is true about prairie dogs?
a. prairie dogs have a specific call to indicate the intelligence of the predator.
b. prairie dogs vary their call depending on the characteristics of a predator.
c. prairie dogs vary their call only when their community is out of danger.
d. prairie dogs have one basic call that indicates the presence of predators.

please select the best answer from the choices provided

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

Prairie dogs are known to have complex vocalizations. They do not have a single basic call (eliminating D). Their calls are not related to predator intelligence (eliminating A). And they do not vary calls only when out of danger (eliminating C). Instead, they vary calls based on predator characteristics like size, speed, etc.

Answer:

B. Prairie dogs vary their call depending on the characteristics of a predator.