Animal Behavior 1-23
23 entries in the Animal Behavior compendium.
SleepA conserved state of altered consciousness and restoration.SocialitySociality describes how animals form cooperative groups.SymbiosisClose, long-term interactions between different species.ThermoregulationOrganisms maintain body temperature within boundaries despite environmental variation.AestivationSummer dormancy in animals and plants.Animal cognitionStudy of mental capacities in non-human animals.Animal consciousnessDebated quality of self-awareness in non-human animals.Animal colorationAnimal coloration is the appearance from light reflection or emission.Animal locomotionAnimals use diverse methods to move, from flying to rolling.Animal migrationSeasonal long-distance movement found across all major animal groups.Animal sexual behaviourAnimal sexual behaviour includes reproductive and non-reproductive acts across species.DiapauseA physiological state enabling survival through predictable environmental stress.DormancyA survival strategy minimizing metabolic activity during harsh conditions.Fight-or-flight responsePhysiological reaction to perceived threats, first described by Walter Cannon.Flock (birds)Birds gather in flocks for migration, foraging, and predator protection.Flying and gliding animalsAnimals that evolved aerial movement through flight, gliding, or ballooning.EthologyStudy of non-human animal behaviour combining laboratory and field science.Copulation (zoology)Animal sexual behavior where male introduces sperm into female.Bird vocalizationBird vocalization includes songs and calls for communication.Bird nestA bird nest is the spot for egg incubation and rearing young.Bird migrationSeasonal movement of birds between breeding and wintering grounds.Fish migrationFish migrate for feeding or spawning, often over vast distances.Beaver damBeaver dams create ponds that protect beavers and reshape ecosystems.
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