What is one way in which acting as a selfish herd can protect members of the herd?

A) Subordinate group members provide food for offspring of dominant members.
B) A group member spots a threat and warns others of its approach.
C) Cooperative hunting allows a group of predators to capture larger or faster prey.
D) Members of groups learn tool production skills.
E) Group members fend off scavengers.

Selfish Herd

A theory suggesting individuals in a population will position themselves to reduce their own risk from predators by moving towards the center of a group.

Cooperative Hunting

A behavior in animals where individuals work together in a coordinated manner to capture or kill prey.

Tool Production

The process of creating implements, often by hand or with machinery, used to perform a task or function, characteristic of human and some animal behaviors.