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Are two male sea lions fighting for a mate an example of selfish behavior?
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∙ 11y ago
Yes, when two sea lions fight for a mate, they are acting selfishly, to get what they want for themselves at the expense of their fellow sea lion. Of course, sea lions do not have any concept of morality or of civilized behavior, so selfishness is pretty much automatic. It would be very strange to find a sea lion who is motivated by altruism or by a love of his fellow sea lions.
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Is two male sea lions fighting for mates an example of selfish behavior?
Yes. The action will benefit one individual, and likely the population, to the detriment of another individual. The "opposite" is altruistic behavior, where an individual member of a species acts directly to benefit the group or population. For example, a male praying mantis who is devoured after mating.
What is natural differences in the ranges of wild tigers and lions is an example of?
a pre-zygotic barrier
What do you call a man who studies lions?
Zoologist, a branch of biology or possibly ethologist (animal behavior)
What are non example of omnivore?
Herbivores like cattle, rabbits, guinea pigs, and antelope are not omnivores. Carnivores like lions, tigers, cheetahs, and leopards are not omnivores.
What is an area that is occupied by one animal or by a group of animals that do not allow other members of the species to enter?
This area is called a territory. A pride of lions, for example, set boundaries in which they move freely, hunt and play. Other lions are not allowed here, and will be chased off or killed.
Which of these is an example of selfish behavior?
Two male sea lions fighting for mates
What is an example of a simile for selfish?
two male sea lions fighting for mates
Is two male sea lions fighting for mates an example of selfish behavior?
Yes. The action will benefit one individual, and likely the population, to the detriment of another individual. The "opposite" is altruistic behavior, where an individual member of a species acts directly to benefit the group or population. For example, a male praying mantis who is devoured after mating.
Is two male sea lions fighting for mates selfish behavior?
Fighting to win a mate is common throughout the animal world. It has more to do with survival of the species in that the strongest passes on his genetic material. Feelings are more likely to be attributed to expressions by people.
Is hunting a learn behavior for lions?
the lions are learned
Do male lions do the fighting?
yes
Who is better at fighting lion or tiger?
I would think that lions are are better at fighting, since they are stronger.
What is the ostrich of Behavior?
They run from lions. They also do other things.
Does music affect lions behavior?
yes it does i think :D
What is the national symbol of Kenya?
two lions fighting each other
What abilities do lions have?
there is climbing swimming hunting running jumping and fighting
Why is it that male lions have longer hair than the female lions?
I think it helps them balance and communicate with other lions.
