Zoologists monitored the behavioral states of a pack of African wild dogs in a nature reserve. Over a period of 30 days, they recorded the primary behavior of individual dogs at regular sampling intervals during three key periods of the day: Dawn (06:00–08:00), Midday (11:00–13:00), and Dusk (17:00–19:00).
The observations were classified into four mutually exclusive behavioral categories: Resting, Travelling, Hunting, and Socialising.
Table 2 shows the frequency of observed behavioral states across the three periods.
| Period | Resting | Travelling | Hunting | Socialising |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawn | 15 | 85 | 65 | 25 |
| Midday | 140 | 10 | 5 | 10 |
| Dusk | 20 | 45 | 75 | 80 |
What could you conclude about the wild dogs' daily activity cycle? Justify your answer with reference to the data in Table 2.
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