Animal Behavior Quiz

What is the scientific term for animals urinating on themselves?

• Auto-marking

• Pheromone marking

• Self-urination

• Self-anointing

Which type of animals are known to urinate on themselves to attract mates?

• Carnivores

• Ungulates

• Primates

• Rodents

What unusual substance do hedgehogs use in their self-anointing behavior?

• Dog poo

• Tree sap

• Mud

• Flower nectar

What is one reason hedgehogs might cover themselves in pungent substances?

• To deter predators

• To cool down

• To attract mates

• To clean their spines

What is the term used to describe the mating behavior of ring-tailed lemurs?

• Gland rubbing

• Tail waving

• Stink flirting

• Scent marking

How do ring-tailed lemurs use their tails in social interactions?

• To engage in stink fighting

• To signal danger

• To attract insects

• To balance while climbing

Which animal is known to use millipedes for medicinal purposes?

• Deer

• Ring-tailed lemurs

• Hedgehogs

• Capuchin monkeys

What is the purpose of birds covering themselves with ants?

• To camouflage

• To deter predators

• To attract mates

• To remove feather mites

What is a possible reason for animals to engage in self-anointing with medicinal substances?

• To improve their vision

• To discover new drugs

• To enhance their scent

• To find new food sources

Which of the following is NOT a reason for self-anointing in animals?

• Attracting mates

• Medicinal purposes

• Deterring predators

• Cooling down