Animal Behavior

The interaction between animals of the same species, generally involving some form of communication.

A period of reduced activity that some animals experience in the summer

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

A period of inactivity triggered by cold that some animals experience in winter that allows them to survive on stored body fat.

A behavior that has been developed from experience.

A chemical released by one animal that affects the behavior of another animal of the same species.

A behavior that is inherited rather than acquired.

A regular, long-distance change in location due to resource availability.

An innate behavior can be described by which of the following?

Canada geese fly south in fall to find food. In spring they fly back up north to have their young. What type of behavior is this?