homing notes Flashcards
1
Q
what is homing
A
Homing is the ability of an animal to return on a daily basis to its home base
2
Q
when is homing usally done
A
This is usually over shorter distances than migration and over shorter time periods.
3
Q
why is homing importaint
A
The ability for animals to return home after foraging for food is essential as their young are generally reared in their home base. It allows animals to forage, often over large distances to find food to feed their young.
