Elephants have a high probability of living into middle age and adulthood. After becoming adults, their chances of dying increase greatly. Which type of survivor-ship curve depicts an elephant's life?

Elephants have a high probability of living into middle age and adulthood. After becoming adults, their chances of dying increase greatly. Which type of survivor-ship curve depicts an elephant's life?



A - Type II
B - Type III
C - Type I
D - Type IV


Answer: C - Type I
TYPE I shows individuals that have a high probability of surviving through early and middle life, but the amount living into old age is decreased.


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