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The cost of defending an animal's territory can be quite high. This is especially the case if the territory is large.

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What is the territory of high ranking noble called?

The territory of a high-ranking noble is called a domain or fief. This land is typically granted to the noble by a monarch in exchange for loyalty and service. The noble is responsible for governing and defending the territory on behalf of the monarch.


What is an advantage or disadvantage of defending a territory?

A 'territory' can be defined as any defended area & most birds are territorial (in the sense that they defend some area, even if just a nest site) for at least during part of their annual cycle. The advantage or benefit of defending a territory is that the 'owner' has access to a resource or more of a resource (or access to a better quality resource) than they would otherwise have.


What was the extent north to south's east to west of the bolshevik territory in 1919?

The Bolshevik territory in 1919 extended from Petrograd in the north to the Black Sea in the south, and from the Volga River in the east to Belarus in the west. The Civil War in Russia during this time meant that the Bolsheviks were constantly expanding and defending their territory from counter-revolutionary forces.


What is the largest recorded cheetah coalition?

The largest recorded cheetah coalition consisted of seven males in the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. These males formed a rare and strong bond to increase their chances of hunting and defending their territory.


Do masked shrews ever play?

Masked shrews do not exhibit playful behaviors in the same way that some other animals do. They are typically focused on foraging for food, defending their territory, and mating. Play behavior is more commonly seen in animals such as mammals with larger brains, like primates.

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Why would a wolf attack you?

if female, to defend any babies it might have, if male, hunger or defending territory


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An area that is occupied and defended by an animal or group of animals is called a?

Territory


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