The factor that would be the LEAST worrisome for a population of deer in the winter is access to mates. During winter, the primary concerns for deer typically revolve around survival factors such as changes in weather, food availability, and predators. Access to mates is less critical during the winter months, as the breeding season (rut) generally occurs in the fall. After mating, the immediate focus for survival is more on finding food and avoiding predators than on breeding.
Conditions can vary year round for animals in the wild and resource limitation can cause them to vary in size and success. Which factor would be the LEAST worrisome for a population of deer in the winter?(1 point)
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changes in weather
changes in weather
predators
predators
food availability
food availability
access to mates
access to mates
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