Which of the following does not describe a function of aggressive animal behavior?
a. aggressive behavior is displayed to establish territorial boundaries.
b. aggressive behavior leads to fights that allow strong animals kill off weaker members of the species.
c. aggressive behavior is displayed to establish hierarchy without violence.
d. aggressive behavior is displayed to determine who is allowed to mate.

The correct answer will be option C- aggressive behavior is displayed to establish hierarchy without violence.

Explanation:

Aggressive behavior is a behavior which is produced to eliminate the competition by the opponent by expressing it physically, emotionally or verbally.  Aggression is widespread in the animal kingdom which could be could be predatory between two different species or among members of same species.

Species establishes itself by showing anger and injuring others through fight which helps in establishing themselves as powerful member usually and during mating season.

Thus, option C is the correct answer.

c is the correct answer hope this !