Topic 3 Lesson 3

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What is courtship behavior in animals?

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Courtship behavior refers to the actions and displays that animals perform to attract mates and reproduce.

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How does food availability affect animal behavior?

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Having a lot of food increases energy levels in animals, which can enhance courtship behaviors.

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What is a reproductive strategy?

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A reproductive strategy is a method that animals use to ensure the survival of their offspring, such as caring for them or abandoning them.

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Why do some animals care for their young?

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Caring for young increases their chances of survival and successful development.

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What is the primary goal of animal communication?

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The primary goal of animal communication is often to reproduce.

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How are behaviors and body structures similar?

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Both behaviors and body structures are adaptations that have evolved over time to help organisms survive.

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What does 'independent' mean for young mammals?

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'Independent' means that the young mammals are able to survive on their own without parental care.

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a trait or behavior that has evolved over time to help an organism survive in its environment.

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Give an example of a courtship behavior in birds.

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An example of courtship behavior in birds is singing or performing elaborate dances to attract a mate.

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What role does energy play in animal behaviors?

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Energy levels can influence the intensity and frequency of behaviors, such as courtship and foraging.