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Animal Behavior
This category is for questions about an animal's visible muscular activity that constitutes behavior, as well as the proximate and ultimate causes.
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How long does an average bee live for?
A queen honey bee can live for three to five years.
A drone honey bee can live for up to four months. Although it will die after mating, and any drones will be thrown out of the hive at the end of the season and will die.
Worker honey bees can live up to six or seven weeks in summer, or up to about four months in winter.
What is the only animal that can sleep on its back?
a dog sleeps on his back, at least mine does. He also gets under the covers of a bed in the guest room
What adaptations do rock pool predators have?
When you next go to the beach have a look in the rock pools which are exposed at low tide. These pools are home to a lot of plants and animals which need to stay underwater when the tide goes out, so they shelter in the pools. The pools may look tranquil compared to the sea but life here is very harsh; the water can get very warm in the sun and can even dry up if it gets too hot and when it rains the water becomes less salty and more like a pond than the sea. So all the plants and animals you see have had to adapt in special ways to live there.
Here are some pictures of the plants and animals you are likely to see in this area but you will probably see many more once you start looking….
This picture shows sea anemones (pronounced an-em-on-ees) in a rock pool at Hackley Bay. They are animals which attach to the rocks in sheltered parts such as rock pools and under big rocks to protect them from the waves. Anemones feed by drawing food in through their mouths which is in the centre amongst the tentacles-they only have one opening though as they are very basic animals so they go to the toilet out of the same hole as what they use to eat! Beware, the tentacles you see on a anemone are stinging-do not touch! Anemones come in many different colours but usually you will see red ones. They only have their stinging tentacles out when they are covered with water so at low tide they will look like the picture below.
This is what anemones look like at low tide -little blobs of jelly. They close up like this so they don't dry up when they are not under water.
The picture below shows a 'home scar' of a limpet. The scars are where the limpets go back to each night after they have finished feeding. The limpets make these scars by using acid from their bodies to dissolve a little hole in the rock which is exactly the right size for their shell, this makes it easier for them to hold on in big waves and stop the water coming into their shell.
This is a typical rock pool, there are lots of empty shells in the bottom but some of these will be used by other animals as a new home, such as the hermit crab. There is also some red seaweed but look carefully as it comes in all shapes, sizes and colours-you will see seaweeds in red, brown and green.
- At the top of the beach is the splash zone - splashed occasionally by the waves but never submerged. Very little lives here - it is a sort of limbo zone where terrestrial plants can't survive because they can't tolerate the salt spray, but marine life can't survive because it's too dry. Lichens live here.
- On the upper shore it is more dry than it is wet but it does get submerged during the peak of the high tide. Things that can survive long periods out of the water survive here, such as periwinkles and dog whelks.
- The middle shore is wet for longer period but is still completely exposed to the air at times. Here you will find barnacles, limpets and wracks.
- The lower shore is below the mean low water mark so is only occasionally exposed during low spring tides. Here you will find the kelps.
- Seawater absorbs different wavelengths (or colours) at different rates. Red is the first to be absorbed.
- You will find green seaweeds on the upper shore for the same reason you find green plants on land - they do not use the green wavelengths for photosynthesis so they reflect it and appear green.
- You will find brown seaweeds in the middle and lower shore as less red light is available.
- In rockpools and below the low water mark where the seaweeds are permanently covered in water you will find the reds. There is no red light for them to use so they reflect it.
- Don't get too bogged down in this - it can get complicated if you think about it too much!
- Glue/cement-Barnacles permanently fix themselves to the rocks and never move once they are settled.
- Suck hard! Some animals suck onto the rocks with a big muscular 'foot' - periwinkles, dogwhelks, the snail type things.
- Tying up- Mussels exude sticky threads, which they hope will become entangled on seaweed or other life, and hold them on.
- Hide-Many animals would rather just hide than expose themselves to the hazards of waves - look under rocks and in crevices and you will find the more vulnerable, less protected animals- anemones, worms, shrimps, etc.
- Holdfasts-Terrestrial plants get water from the soil through their roots but seaweeds live in water so don't need roots for this purpose. They do, however, need to hold on so have 'holdfasts' for this purpose and these can sometimes look like roots.
GOING ROCK POOLINGWHERE? -There are many good places to go rock pooling south of Aberdeen - Catterline, Stonehaven, Muchalls are some. North of Aberdeen the coast changes and there are miles and miles of sandy beach. There are some sites for rock pooling though - Rockend on Forvie NNR, Collieston and Peterhead Lido.
WHEN? - Before you go check the tides. Tide times can usually be found in local newspapers and times for the next 7 days can easily be found on the Internet. There are about six hours between high tide and low tide, so try to time your visit so that you are there at low tide to catch sight of the things at the bottom of the beach before the sea covers them again. The rock pools nearest the sea, lower down the beach will have the most interesting life in them as they are generally bigger and deeper and are only cut off from the sea for a short time.
WHAT? to take - You can enjoy rock pools by taking absolutely nothing at all and just be amazed by looking at things where they live. For a more detailed investigation the following items may be of use:
- Appropriate footwear - In the winter, wellies obviously keep you feet dry but can be slippery. In the summer, beach shoes or sandals that can get wet are fine but watch those exposed toes. The best things if you have them are wetsuit boots.
- A tub or bucket - clean, empty margarine tubs are great for seeing life that you collect and want a closer look at.
- A net - tea strainers are brilliant for catching smaller beasties, or a small aquarium net. Large nets on long sticks can be a bit unwieldy and a hazard to others around you.
- Wipes or gel - if it is not possible to get to a tap and soap, take something to wash your hands before you have anything to eat or drink after you go rock pooling.
- A guide book
Just remember the golden rules of rock pooling;
-always go with an adult
-do not touch the plants and animals as many rock pool animals can sting, bite and pinch
-always carefully replace all overturned stones
-do not pull seaweed off the rocks-it can take years to grow back
-if you take any shells home make sure they are empty first, you never know what might be lurking inside!
-tread carefully to avoid slipping on the wet rocks
-please take your litter home with you or put it in a bin
-keep an eye on the tide and last but not least
-HAVE FUN
How old should your puppy be before you start to train him how to sit and stuff?
your puppy should be three months when you take it to puppy school, at puppy school they learn simple skills like socialization skills an sit, heel etc. Though at six months your puppy can start training for shows. The general answer is at home you can start working with your puppy at about three months.
Does an orpington X silkie make good broody?
Yes, a cross between an Orpington and Silkie can make a good broody hen. Both breeds are known for their broodiness and willingness to sit on eggs to hatch them. The offspring may inherit this trait, making them good mothers for hatching and raising chicks.
How do you keep mourning doves away from a bird feeder of safflower?
To keep mourning doves away from a bird feeder with safflower seeds, you can try using a feeder with smaller openings that only allow smaller birds to access the seeds. Another option is to place the feeder in a more enclosed space or add a baffle to the feeder pole to deter larger birds like mourning doves. Finally, offering a separate feeder with seeds specifically tailored for mourning doves may help attract them away from the safflower seed feeder.
lupus or canis. One might be Greek. It's probably Lupus.
In Latin, lupus means 'wolf' and canis means 'dog'. I don't know Greek, though.
Bonobos are known to engage in sexual activity for reasons beyond reproduction, often using it as a way to strengthen social bonds and reduce tension within the group. Dolphins are another example of animals that engage in playful sexual behavior for enjoyment rather than strictly for procreation.
I would guess the one legged ones don't, they hobble. Just kidding, yes all Frogs jump but not all amphibians jump. Frogs are part of a larger class of animals called amphibians which are ectothermic (or cold-blooded) animals that metamorphose from a juvenile, water-breathing form to an adult, air-breathing form.
What is movement of spiders called?
The biology of a spider walking is very simple this is like having a balloon and straws attached to it,Spiders have what is caled an open circulatory system, their heart is a simple tube the heart valve of the spider pumps the blood through the body through many little pumps to the legs allowing for movement to take place in the legs, its like hydraulics, there are seven parts of a spiders leg called the Coxa, Trochanter,Femur, Patella, Tibia, Metatarsus and Tarsus. This allows the spider to walk however because of the lack of the blood pressure so they cannot run for too long.
What animals are sensitive to lights?
Nocturnal animals like owls, bats, and some insects are sensitive to lights because it disrupts their natural behaviors such as hunting, sleeping, and navigation. Sea turtles are also adversely affected by artificial lights as they can disrupt their nesting patterns and lead hatchlings away from the ocean.
There are a number of them and here are several:
- Butterflies and moths
- Spiders
- Leeches
- Mosquitos
- Fleas
- Bedbugs
- Lampreys
- Hummingbirds
- Infant mammals
I wouldn't include Vampire Bats on the list. Video footage shows that they incise wounds on their victims and lap up the blood rather than suck it up.
What do you call hibernating animals?
Animals that hibernate in the winter are called hibernators. This includes a wide range of animals. Marmots, a bird called Common Poorwill, bears, bats, lemurs, turtles, bumblebees, snakes, snails, and hedgehogs are all hibernators.
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, a Dutch scientist, was the first person to observe microorganisms in pond water using a simple microscope in the 1670s. He described these tiny creatures as "animalcules" and was a pioneer in the field of microscopy.
What are different types of nocturnal animals?
Some examples of nocturnal animals include owls, bats, raccoons, and certain species of rodents like mice and possums. These animals have adaptations such as enhanced night vision and keen senses of hearing and smell to help them thrive in low light conditions.
Animals groom themselves by licking their fur, feathers, or scales to remove dirt and parasites. Some animals also take dust baths or roll in the grass to help clean themselves. Certain species, such as birds, use specialized gland secretions to maintain their feathers' health and cleanliness.
Yes, microevolution can occur when some individuals in a population survive and reproduce more in a new environment. Natural selection can, over time, change the characteristics of entire populations.
Do elephants hibernate If yes how?
No, elephants do not hibernate. They are awake and active throughout the year. Only animals that live in the polar region hibernate and elephants live only in hot countries and in dense forests. So they don't have a need to hibernate.
Is poisonous venom a physical or behavioral adaptation?
Poisonous venom is a physical adaptation because it is a biological feature of an organism, such as certain snakes or spiders, that allows them to deliver toxic substances as a defense mechanism or to subdue prey. It is not a behavioral adaptation, which refers to how an organism acts in response to its environment.
Why are Siberian tigers so aggressive?
Siberian tigers may exhibit aggressive behavior due to competition for resources such as food and territory, as well as mating opportunities. Human activities such as habitat loss and poaching can also contribute to aggressive behavior in these animals. Additionally, individual factors such as age, sex, and previous experience play a role in determining the aggression levels of Siberian tigers.
Are hyenas nocturnal or diurnal?
Lions are considered nocturnal, because they often sleep during the hot day. But this is not always true. When hungry, lions will take prey of opportunity. Many lions would be considered mainly crepuscular (hunting around dawn and dusk).
How do parasites serve as a density-dependent limiting factors?
Parasites can limit the growth of a population. They take nourishment from their hosts, often weakening them and causing disease or death.
As the population of parasites grow, the population of their hosts tend to decrease.
How long if cockroach live in an air tight container?
A cockroach can survive without air for about 40 minutes. However, in an airtight container, it would eventually die due to a lack of oxygen. The exact time it takes to die would depend on how much air is initially contained in the container.
What is the answer to the analogy night is to day as nocturnal is to what?
Night is to day as nocturnal is to diurnal
A flying piscivore is an animal that hunts and consumes fish while flying. Examples of flying piscivores include the Osprey bird and some species of bats.
