Because the Gila Monster feeds on the eggs/young of the Gambel's quail and desert cottontail, its principal food supply is only available for a limited period of time each year. How has the Gila Monster adapted to these breeding patterns? a) It hibernates. b) It migrates. c) It stores all its fat in its tail for future use. d) It preys on other organisms. e) It eats plants instead.

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28 April, 08:48

Because the Gila Monster feeds on the eggs/young of the Gambel's quail and desert cottontail, its principal food supply is only available for a limited period of time each year. How has the Gila Monster adapted to these breeding patterns? a) It hibernates. b) It migrates. c) It stores all its fat in its tail for future use. d) It preys on other organisms. e) It eats plants instead.

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Anton Wilkerson · Answer 1

c) It stores all its fat in its tail for future use.

Explanation:

A. Hibernation is a strategy for cold winters and the Gila Monster is native from the southwestern deserts of the United States.

B. It is a lizard that is rather slow. Can't migrate.

D. Since they are rather slow, they are opportunistic eating eggs but can also eat frogs, rodents, insects, lizards, worms, and carrion.

E. They are carnivores.

The best answer is C, which in fact describes its strategy.