Which physical characteristic assists the Chinese water deer in persisting within human-altered landscapes of Northern Europe?
Answer
Reliance on camouflage and stillness rather than speed or group defense
The Chinese water deer possesses certain physical and behavioral traits that contribute to its survival success in altered landscapes outside Asia. Specifically, its relatively small size, its tendency towards solitary behavior, and its strategy of relying heavily on camouflage and remaining still when threatened, rather than escaping quickly through speed or relying on group defense mechanisms, allows it to persist effectively in environments shaped by human activity, provided adequate ground cover remains available.
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