Animal behaviour Flashcards
terminology
What is stereotypical behaviour?
A behaviour that is usually repetitive and serves no purpose
Can you give three examples of stereotypical behaviour?
Head bobbing, swaying, repetitive pacing, over-grooming, bar-biting, rocking
What does mimicry mean in animals?
When an animal displays physical/behavioural traits that copy a different species or their surroundings. Usually a survival advantage due to it.
What does polymorphism mean?
When members of the same species can be physically different from eachother
What does monogamy mean?
When two animals will exclusively mate with each other
What does polygyny mean?
When a male animal has more then one mate
What does polyandry mean?
When a female animal has more then one mate
What does polygynandry mean?
A mating system where male and female will have multiple mating partners
What is a Lek?
A display ground where the male of a species display a behaviour to attract the females
What are the main reasons that male use leks?
. lack of resources
.females are widely spread
What are different strategies used by different animals?
Ambush, Group, Chase
What is a cache?
A storage of food that is hidden from sight
What four stages is there of a predators acquisition of a food source?
Detection, Attack, Capture, Consumption
Give three ways animals avoid predators?
.Birds migrating to smaller islands
.Arboreal to avoid ground dwelling predators
.Nocturnal/crepuscular to avoid predators seeing them
What is stotting?
When an animal will lift all four feet off the ground simultaneously, typically as a way to avoid being eaten to show they are healthy/young
