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Understanding Animal Behavior: Responses, Patterns, and Types

Explore the fascinating world of animal behavior, from innate instincts to learned responses. Discover the various types of behavior, such as habituation, classical conditioning, and imprinting. Learn about patterns of behavior, including cycles like migration and courtship rituals. Delve into social behavior and competition among animals in the wild.

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Understanding Animal Behavior: Responses, Patterns, and Types

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  1. Animal Behavior Actions Stimulus- a signal with information Response- a reaction to a stimulus Example Blinking when something is thrown at you.

  2. Types of Behavior 1) Innate - instinctive behavior requiring no experience ex.- spider webs, bird nests

  3. 2) Learned - altering behavior due to experience Types a) Habituation - ignoring a stimulus that gives no reward/threat ex.- nightly train nearby b) Classical Conditioning - responding to a stimulus because of a reward/threat. ex.- dog wagging tail at the sight of food c) Trial & Error - learning after practice to get reward or avoid punishment ex.- chimps getting ants from an ant mound 3) Imprinting - combination of innate + learned - ex.- ducklings latching on to first moving object

  4. Patterns of Behavior 1) Cycles Migration- response to seasonal changes Circadian Rhythms- response to daily patterns - nocturnal- active at night - diurnal- active during the day Hibernation- period of inactivity during cold/dry weather ex. Bears, snakes, bees Estivation- period of inactivity during hot/dry weather ex. Frogs, crocodiles, turtles

  5. 2) Courtship - animals send out stimuli to get a response for mating • animals use sounds, visual displays, or chemicals ex.- fireflies, frogs singing, bird calls/dances

  6. 3) Social Behavior - responding as a group to increase survival ex.- defense from predators/rivals(herding) sharing of food(wolves, lions) locating food(bees)

  7. 4) Competition - displays used to mark/defend territory, claim food, or attract mates ex.- cats raising hair, hissing deer locking antlers (tug of war)

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