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refers to the reproductive activities and and interactions between animals of the same or different species.
animal sexual behavior
These rituals can involve can involves displays and physical prowess, vocalizations or intercate dances.
courtship ritual
involvels the actual act of sexual intercourse between animals
mating
Some animals for long term monogamous relationship where male and female mate exclusively with each other.
monogamy and polygamy
In somes species male and female exhibit distinct physical characteristics known
Sexual demorphism
where one or both parents provide care for their off spring.
parental care
where a male and female mate exclusively with each other.
monogamy
animals practice where one individual mates with multiple.
polygamy
It is an animal eating behavior of an animal that eats only plants and plants materials
herbivores
A type of animal teeth that needs to chew a lot in order to break plant material into pieces
hervibores teeth
Animals that can eat both plant materials and meat
omnivores
It has an only sharp teeth in their mouths
carnivore teeth
Animals that eat only meat
carnivores
Repetitive, invariant behaviors with no obvious function.
Stereotypic Behaviors
Excessive or unprovoked aggression towards conspecifics (same species).
Aggression
Animals harming or injuring themselves.
Self-Mutilation
Lack of interest in normal activities, lethargy, withdrawal.
Apathy and Depression-Like States
Repetitive, ritualized behaviors with no obvious purpose.
Obsessive-Compulsive Behaviors
Can indicate underlying health or psychological issues.
Abnormal Feeding Behaviors