Instincts, Learned Behaviors, and Physical Traits

A bobcat teaches her cubs how to hunt for food.

• Instinct behavior

• Learned behavior

• Physical trait

The nose shape of a bottlenose dolphin.

• Instinct behavior

• Learned behavior

• Physical trait

A fish begins swimming to the top of the tank for food when a hand is seen from above.

• Instinct behavior

• Learned behavior

• Physical trait

The texture of an elephant's skin.

• Instinct behavior

• Learned behavior

• Physical trait

Young coyotes observe adult members of the pack to learn how to be members of the pack.

• Instinct behavior

• Learned behavior

• Physical trait

The shape and color of a hibiscus flower.

• Instinct behavior

• Learned behavior

• Physical trait

A baby spider spins its first web after being born.

• Instinct behavior

• Learned behavior

• Physical trait

Turtle hatchlings walk straight to the ocean after birth.

• Instinct behavior

• Learned behavior

• Physical trait

A cat has blue eyes.

• Instinct behavior

• Learned behavior

• Physical trait

A human infant crying when hungry.

• Instinct behavior

• Learned behavior

• Physical trait