2.1.2 Animal Behavior

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What are competitive behaviors in animals?

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Competitive behaviors include aggressive behavior, dominance hierarchies, and territorial behavior.

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Is migration an innate behavior?

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Yes, migration is an innate behavior.

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What is imprinting in animal behavior?

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Imprinting is a form of learning where young animals recognize and follow their mother or a significant object.

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Which animals commonly exhibit imprinting?

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Imprinting most commonly happens in geese and ducks.

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What is the significance of the 'waggle dance' in bees?

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The 'waggle dance' is a form of communication that bees use to inform other bees about the location of flowers.

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What is communication in animal behavior?

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Communication is the process by which animals convey information to one another, and it can be both innate and learned.

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What is aggressive behavior in animals?

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Aggressive behavior is a type of competitive behavior where animals assert dominance or defend territory.

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What are dominance hierarchies?

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Dominance hierarchies are social structures in animal groups that establish the ranking of individuals.

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What is territorial behavior?

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Territorial behavior involves animals defending a specific area against others of the same species.

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What is habituation in animal behavior?

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Habituation is a form of learning where an animal becomes accustomed to a stimulus and stops responding to it.