Which of the following is true regarding when ground squirrels awaken from hibernation?

A) Females wake up a week or so before males.
B) Males wake up only when food becomes available.
C) Females and males wake up at the same time each spring.
D) Males wake up prior to the time females are sexually receptive.

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Sherry Atkinson · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Males wake up from hibernation prior to the time when females become sexually receptive. This is to allow them to establish territories and compete for mates when the females awaken.

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