AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -For example, rock squirrels are a commonly habituated animal in the park. If a person comes close trying to take a picture, the squirrel will scamper away. After this happens many times, the squirrel becomes less afraid of people, and a person can come closer before the squirrel leaves.

Detailed explanation-2: -Some habituation examples in the animal world are: A turtle draws its head back into its shell when its shell is touched. After being touched repeatedly, the turtle realizes it’s not in danger and no longer hides. Prairie dogs retreat into their holes at the sound of approaching human footsteps.

Detailed explanation-3: -Animals being habituated generally means that animals no longer fear humans (something all wild animals should do). Rather than running away, habituated wild animals will allow humans to get very close to them. This is problematic and dangerous to both the animal and the public.

Detailed explanation-4: -Habituation is a lessened response to a stimulus after repeated exposures to it. It is one of the simplest forms of learning, and all animals are able to habituate when the conditions are right.