Cheetah mothers perform a number of different behaviors. They and their cubs stay in one place for only four days, moving on before they leave too strong a smell behind in one area. They also expend time and energy teaching their cubs to hunt successfully. In one or two sentences, explain how these behaviors affect cheetah reproductive success. (2 points)

These behaviors help cheetahs avoid predators by not staying in one place for too long and reduce competition for food by teaching their cubs to hunt efficiently, ultimately increasing their chances of reproductive success.