Animal Behaviors

What is the primary purpose of courtship behavior in animals?

• To establish dominance within a group.

• To increase the probability of successful reproduction.

• To find new food sources.

• To defend territory from predators.

Which bird species is known for practicing and refining dances passed down from fathers to attract mates?

• Manakin Birds

• Hen Harriers

• Birds of Paradise

• Great Argus Pheasant

How do male Manakin birds typically perform their courtship display?

• They build elaborate nests to impress females.

• They engage in physical fights with other males.

• They sing a duet and perform a dance together in pairs.

• They change their feather colors dramatically.

How do Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches produce their characteristic hissing sound?

• By rubbing their legs together.

• By vibrating their wings rapidly.

• By exhaling air through small holes in their abdomens.

• By rubbing their antennae against their bodies.

What kind of home do bowerbirds build to attract a mate?

• Simple rock nests

• Biggest and safest burrows

• Elaborate structures decorated with shiny objects

• Nests with a long tube and chamber

Why do male birds often have bright feathers?

• To blend in with their surroundings

• To warn off predators

• To impress females and warn off other males

• To regulate body temperature

What do male Adelie penguins offer as a gift to females?

• Fresh fish

• Wrapped insects

• Symmetrical sand patterns

• Smooth shiny pebbles

Which of the following animals is known to be monogamous and affectionate, showering their partner with affection when stressed?

• Lovebirds

• Prairie dogs

• Beavers

• Kingfisher birds