6. Social Behaviour - Social Behaviour Flashcards
1
Q
Name three adaptations that animals living in social groups have
A
Social hierarchy
cooperative hunting
social defence
2
Q
What is social hierarchy?
A
A pecking order within social group with dominant and subordinate individuals
3
Q
What method of hunting benefits both subordinate and dominant individuals?
A
Cooperative hunting
4
Q
Why does the dominant animal eat first?
A
It ensures their survival when food is scarce
5
Q
When will food sharing occur as long as?
A
The reward for food sharing exceeds that of foraging individually
