Chapter Questions
What are the different types of learning exhibited by animals? Why is it important for an animal behaviorist to understand all these types?
List four senses through which animals communicate, and give one example of each form of communication. For each sense listed, present both advantages and disadvantages of that form of communication.
A bird will ignore a squirrel in its territory, but will act aggressively toward a member of its own species. Explain why.
Why are most aggressive encounters among members of the same species relatively harmless?
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of group living.
How can one distinguish innate behavior from learned behavior in humans?