Cheetah mothers perform a number of different behaviors. They and their cubs stay in one place for only four days, moving on before they leave too strong a smell behind in one area. They also expend time and energy teaching their cubs to hunt successfully. In one or two sentences, explain how these behaviors affect cheetah reproductive success.2
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These behaviors increase cheetah reproductive success as the transient nature of their locations helps to reduce the risk of predation and competition for resources, while teaching hunting skills ensures the survival and independence of their cubs, ultimately leading to successful reproduction.