Animal Behaviour Quiz

What is the primary function of the Jacobson's organ in reptiles?

• Detecting light

• Sensing chemical stimuli

• Regulating body temperature

• Aiding in digestion

Which hormone is primarily responsible for the fight-or-flight response in mammals?

• Insulin

• Adrenaline

• Melatonin

• Oxytocin

In ethology, what is the term for a fixed action pattern that is triggered by a specific stimulus?

• Reflex

• Instinct

• Imprinting

• Sign stimulus

Which of the following is an example of altruistic behaviour in animals?

• A lion hunting for its pride

• A bee stinging an intruder to protect the hive

• A bird building a nest

• A cat grooming itself

What is the main purpose of the grooming behaviour observed in primates?

• To remove parasites

• To cool down

• To mark territory

• To attract mates

Which type of learning involves an animal learning to associate a neutral stimulus with a significant one, as demonstrated by Pavlov's dogs?

• Operant conditioning

• Classical conditioning

• Observational learning

• Habituation

What is the term for the behaviour where an animal returns to its birthplace to reproduce?

• Migration

• Homing

• Natal philopatry

• Territoriality

Which of the following is a characteristic of eusocial animals?

• Solitary living

• Cooperative brood care

• Random mating

• No division of labour

In animal communication, what is the term for a signal that benefits both the sender and the receiver?

• Deceptive signal

• Honest signal

• Alarm call

• Mating call

Which of the following is an example of a keystone species, whose behaviour significantly impacts its ecosystem?

• House cat

• Grey squirrel

• Sea otter

• Pigeon