ANIMAL BEHAVIOR
INTRODUCTION
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Joeys stay within their mothers’ pouch for protection for several weeks.
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Newly hatched sea turtles will automatically begin moving toward the ocean.
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Squirrels vocalize loudly when they observe a predator in their habitat.
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Male peacocks compete for females with elaborate plumage and behaviors.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Social living is common in animals and directly influences important biological processes such as resource acquisition, predator avoidance and social learning. It has also disadvantages like increased competition, risk of infection and diseases, risk of predation, risk of inbreeding and risk for young animals.
Detailed explanation-2: -Blinking, eating, walking, flying, vocalizing and huddling are all examples of behaviors. Behavior is broadly defined as the way an animal acts. Swimming is an example of behavior.
Detailed explanation-3: -While there are many benefits to living in a social group there are also significant cons. While animals living in a group are more likely to be able to defend themselves against predators, they also bring more attention to themselves and are more likely to be spotted by a predator, putting their infants at risk.
Detailed explanation-4: -Squirrels vocalize loudly when they observe a predator in their habitat. Male peacocks compete for females with elaborate plumage and behaviors. Some birds decorate their nests using flowers, debris, etc., and others roll stones to the feet of their potential mates during courtship.