Question

Herd behavior benefits wildebeests by(1 point) Responses helping individuals find mates. helping individuals find mates. decreasing the chance of spreading disease. decreasing the chance of spreading disease. allowing altruistic behavior. allowing altruistic behavior. increasing the number of resources available.

Answer 1

Herd behavior benefits wildebeests primarily by **decreasing the chance of spreading disease**. When animals are in a large group, the risk of disease spreading from one individual to another can be mitigated as it dilutes the contact among individuals in larger herds. Additionally, herd behavior can also provide safety in numbers from predators, but in the context of the provided options, "decreasing the chance of spreading disease" is the most relevant choice.