Question

choose the transition strategy that best connects the two paragraphs by indicating that what is to come builds upon the information just presented. a ring - tailed lemurs are strange looking and also act strangely. b it is interesting to study all different facts about ring - tailed lemurs. c ring - tailed lemurs are interesting because of their appearance and their social behavior. d apart from their appearance, ring - tailed lemurs are also known for their interesting social behavior. ring - tailed lemurs are unique because of their appearance and their social activity. first, ring - tailed lemurs are easily recognizable because of their long, black and white ringed tails and shocking stare. they are small, weighing only 5 to 8 pounds, but their large eyes and intense glares in their wrists that can release a strong odor into the air to repel predators and also to fight with one another. the male ring - tails will “stink fight” with one another by releasing their odors until one slinks away. they congregate in groups called troops of about 17 animals. each troop is presided over by a dominant, large female ring - tailed lemur. also, ring - tailed lemurs have glands in their wrists that can release a strong odor into the air to repel predators and also to fight with one another. the male ring - tails will “stink fight” with one another by releasing their odors until one slinks away.

Explanation:

The first paragraph focuses on the appearance and recognizability of ring - tailed lemurs. The second paragraph delves into their social behavior like congregating in groups, dominance hierarchies, and male - male interactions. Option C best connects these two aspects by stating that ring - tailed lemurs are interesting because of both their appearance and social behavior.

Answer:

C. Ring - tailed lemurs are interesting because of their appearance and their social behavior.