Atypical Animal Behaviour L01

Question 1

Simply explain the term ‘atypical animal behaviour’.

Answer 1

Psychological condition, not normal behaviour, can be harmful to them and others.

Question 2

What can cause atypical behaviours to arise?

Answer 2

• poor animal husbandry
• poor welfare
• abnormal social groupings
• separation from natural habitat
• enforced boredom
• caging (abnormal environment).

Question 3

Suggest 4 reasons that may mean the environment is unsuitabel.

Answer 3

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