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Competition Among Animals
When there are limited resources of basic needs, animals will compete with
each other in order to survive.
Competition among animals of the same species is known as intraspecies
competition. Competition among animals of different species is known as
interspecies competition.
Intraspecies Animals Factors of Competition
Hyenas compete
for food. Food
hyenas
Zebras compete
for water. Water
zebras
Hippopotamuses
compete to Shelter or
defend their territory
territory.
hippopotamuses
female mynah Male mynahs
compete for female
mynahs to mate. Mate
male mynahs
Intraspecies competition occurs when the sources of food,
water, shelter or territory, and mate are limited.
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