Coyotes and badgers will hunt burrowing animals together. When their prey runs down a burrow, the badger and coyote take up different positions. Coyotes will go and cover an escape hole close to the burrow the animal is using in case they attempt to escape. All the while, the badger will dig up the main burrow in an attempt to get the prey item. The prey may be eaten by either animal depending on if it stays where the badger is digging or if it tries to escape where the coyote is waiting. Both species benefit from this hunting mutualism as both can get access to prey.

In the above description of a mutualism, which of the following mutualism benefits do the animals receive?

Transportation affecting reproduction

Transportation affecting dispersal

Acquisition of energy and nutrients

Protection and defense