Animal Behavior

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Circadian Rhythm

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Any biological behavior/process that functions on a 24 hour cycle.

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Territoriality

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Defense of a space against encroachment by other individuals.

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Learned Behavior

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A behavior that has been developed from experience.

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Classical Conditioning

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A type of learning in which an organism associates stimuli to a specific behavior.

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Imprinting

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The process by which certain animals form strong attachments during an early-life critical period.

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Innate Behavior

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Behavior that is genetically hardwired and does not require learning.

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Habituation

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A decrease in response to a stimulus after repeated exposure.

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Migration

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The seasonal movement of animals from one region to another.

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Aggression

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Behavior intended to harm or assert dominance over another individual.

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Social Behavior

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Interactions among individuals, typically within the same species.