Injured animals may become aggressive and attack people or other animals in the immediate vicinity.

• A. False
• B. Maybe
• C. True
• D. Unknown

Answer: (C)

Pain and fear in injured animals can trigger aggressive behavior toward nearby people or animals. When an animal is hurt, it may perceive touch or movement as a threat and lash out to protect itself or to escape the distress. This makes the immediate area around the injured animal a high-risk zone, and it helps explain why the statement is true: injuries don’t guarantee calm behavior, but they often increase the likelihood of aggression as a defensive response.

In practice, this means giving the animal plenty of space, avoiding handling or sudden movements, and contacting trained professionals to assist. The other options don’t fit because they either deny the real risk posed by pain and threat perception or suggest uncertainty where the tendency toward aggression in injured animals is commonly observed.