Animal Behavior

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An Organism’s Response To Internal Or External Stimulus.

Behavior

Behavior Simple Definition

The 24-hour Biological Cycle That Regulates Sleep And Activity.

Circadian Rhythm

Circadian Rhythm Simple Definition

The Process Of Learning To Connect A Stimulus With An Outcome.

Conditioning

Conditioning Simple Definition

The Behavior Of Males And Females Of A Species To Attract A Mate And Reproduce.

Courtship Behavior

Courtship Behavior Simple Definition

A State Of Reduced Activity Of Animals In Very Hot Weather.

Estivation

Estivation Simple Definition

To Sleep During The Cold Winter When The Animal Has Limited Food Supplies.

Hibernate

Hibernate Simple Definition

Irreversible Learning That Happens At A Specific Time Of An Animal’s Life, Like Identifying Their Mother At Birth.

Imprinting

Imprinting Simple Definition

An Inherited Behavior That Does Not Have To Be Learned, Also Called Instinct.

Innate Behavior

Innate Behavior Simple Definition

The Ability To Solve Problems Using Past Experiences, Also Called Reasoning.

Insight Learning

Insight Learning Simple Definition

The Pattern Of Behavior With Which An Animal Is Born.

Instinct

Instinct Simple Definition

The Periodic Movement Of A Species Between Two Regions In Response To The Seasons.

Migration

Migration Simple Definition

A Chemical Released By An Animal, That Affects The Behavior Of Other Animals Of The Same Species.

Pheromone

Pheromone Simple Definition

Interactions Between Animals Of The Same Species, It Includes Courtship And Caring For Young.

Social Behavior

Social Behavior Simple Definition

A Group Of Animals Of The Same Species That Live And Work Together.

Society

Society Simple Definition

An Area That Is Occupied And Defended By An Animal Or Group Of Animals.

Territory

Territory Simple Definition