Which of the following is a behavioral pattern that results from a proximate cause?
A) A cat kills a mouse to obtain food.
B) A male sheep fights with another male because it helps it to improve its social position and find a mate.
C) A female bird lays its eggs because the amount of daylight is decreasing slightly each day.
D) A goose squats and freezes motionless because that behavior helps it to escape a predator.
E) A cockroach runs into a crack in the wall and avoids being stepped on
Answer: C