White-tailed deer are seasonal breeders. Female white-tailed deer begin their reproductive cycle in the fall. Rising testosterone levels in male white-tailed deer cause them to start their breeding season around the same time. Offspring are born the following spring and summer. What is the most likely explanation for white-tailed deer having a seasonal breeding cycle instead of a monthly breeding cycle like many domesticated animals? A) Male and female deer come into contact with each other only in the fall. B) Large predators are not found in deer habitats during the spring and summer months. C) Giving birth only in the spring and summer ensures that offspring are born when food is most available. D) Deer give birth in the spring and summer in order to avoid being pregnant during the hot summer months.