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Why do some animals live solitary lives?
The main advantage to living alone is that the animal only needs to find food to sustain itself, and in the case of females, their offspring during the weaning process. There is less competition for food resources for solitary animals compared to those who live in groups.
What does solitary mean for animals?
Solitary is the state of being alone or in solitude. The term may refer to: shortened form of solitary confinement. Solitary animal, an animal that does not live with others in its species. Solitary but social, a type of social organization in biology where individuals forage alone but share sleeping space.
