Animals generally prefer a mate who wastes energy and endangers its own life because that indicates that the animal is probably

A) similar to itself.
B) sexually experienced.
C) healthy.
D) available.

Animals generally prefer a mate that appears strong, healthy, and energetic. If an animal is wasting energy and engaging in potentially dangerous behaviors, it likely signals that it is in good health and has good genes to pass on to offspring. This indicates that the animal is a desirable mate, exhibiting resilience against environmental stressors, and the ability to survive in the wild.