Ethology Flashcards
1
Q
What is ethology?
A
The study of animal behaviour
2
Q
Why is the study of animal behaviour important?
A
- improve captive animal management
- manage animal populations
- improve animal welfare
3
Q
What does improving captive animal management do?
A
Get a better knowledge of wild behaviours
Creates more naturalistic enclosures
4
Q
What does managing animal populations do?
A
- better understanding of breeding and courtship behaviours
5
Q
What does improving animal welfare mean?
A
- ensure that the 5 needs are met
- ensure animals are displaying natural behaviours
6
Q
Who are the key ethologists?
A
- Konrad Lorenz (geese imprinting)
- Karl Von Frisch (bee communication)
- Niko Tinbergen
