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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.
4,735 Questions
How many years ago were protists first found in the fossil record?
Protists were first found in the fossil record around 2.1 billion years ago.
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What Makes Matter Change state?
According to the Particulate Theory of Matter, when matter is heated up, its particles gain energy, and thus, it changes its state.
A solid has particles that are tightly packed together. When it is heated, its particles will gain energy and be more spread out to become a liquid. It works likewise for liquids to become gases.
I do not know about Texas, but we do have small birds in N.California who are practically striping the leaves off of my sunflowers just leaving a skeleton of veins. I have not found a way yet to keep them away.
Touch:Squids are extremely sensitive to touch, but cannot discriminate between heavy and light objects.
- Taste: Squids have taste receptors all over their bodies and are as much as 10-1000 times more sensitive to taste than humans.
- Sight:squids have excellent vision, but may be colour-blind. Some have a 360 degree range of vision with eyes that are very similar in structure to human eyes.
- Smell: squids register smell in small pits located beneath the eyes.
So humans and squids nearly have the same senses! Hope that helps
Is it possible to mate with a Dolphin?
YES YES YES!!!!! OH YES!!!! its the closest you will come to drowning, BUT if you hold her tight she will take you to the depths of the sea where you will be initiated into the dolphin underground and marked with a mixture of tattoos and urine.
After the ceremony you will be returned to the surface on a bed of petals, where you will be rammed by the elders for aproximately 20 mins, before they will allow you to get close to your dolphin lover.
I would advise packing a dinghy as you can be left stranded in the shipping lanes naked
What do mother birds do with poop from baby birds in nest?
Mother birds typically eat the fecal sacs produced by their baby birds to keep the nest clean and prevent the accumulation of waste that could attract predators or harbor bacteria. This behavior also helps to maintain a hygienic environment for the nestlings to thrive in.
Do cougars have a positive or negative impact on humans?
Cougars typically have a positive impact on humans as they are an essential part of the food chain. These large cats are normally fearful of humans, heading the other way when they see one, eliminating any negative impact.
Which species of bird has the best memory?
All birds have good memories. Possibly among the most intelligent are crows (ravens) and various parrots and other cockatoos.
What is the reproductive systems and mating behavior of a tiger?
Well to start off female tigers become sexually mature at about three to four years of age while male tigers become sexually mature later on at about four to five years of age.
A female tiger may enter estrus (the time when a female is receptive and capable of conceiving young) every three to nine weeks, and her receptivity lasts three to six days. In tropical climates, females may come into estrus throughout the year, though mating seems to be more frequent during the coolest months (November to April). In temperate regions however, females enter estrus and mate only during the winter months.
Females advertise their readiness to mate as well as (a few days before she enters estrus), she will scent-mark her range more frequently with distinctive smelling urine which is caused by specific urinary gland secretions. During estrus, the female may also roar and/or moan until she attracts a male. When a male approaches an estrous female, he may or may not answer her roars. The pair usually begin their courtship by circling each other and growling. During this the female may even try to run away from the male, but is quickly chased by him.
Eventually, the pair rubs their bodies against each other and copulation occurs. Copulation is very brief and is repeated frequently for five or six days.
Female tigers are induced ovulators, which mean the act of mating causes the female to release an egg for fertilization. Several days of mating interactions may be required to stimulate ovulation and guarantee fertilization of the egg. Both male and female tigers may have several mates over their lifetime.
So this is how I interpreted how tigers use their reproductive system. Question Answered By John Thomas.
Well to start off female tigers become sexually mature at about three to four years of age while male tigers become sexually mature later on at about four to five years of age.
A female tiger may enter estrus (the time when a female is receptive and capable of conceiving young) every three to nine weeks, and her receptivity lasts three to six days. In tropical climates, females may come into estrus throughout the year, though mating seems to be more frequent during the coolest months (November to April). In temperate regions however, females enter estrus and mate only during the winter months.
Females advertise their readiness to mate as well as (a few days before she enters estrus), she will scent-mark her range more frequently with distinctive smelling urine which is caused by specific urinary gland secretions. During estrus, the female may also roar and/or moan until she attracts a male. When a male approaches an estrous female, he may or may not answer her roars. The pair usually begin their courtship by circling each other and growling. During this the female may even try to run away from the male, but is quickly chased by him.
Eventually, the pair rubs their bodies against each other and copulation occurs. Copulation is very brief and is repeated frequently for five or six days.
Female tigers are induced ovulators, which mean the act of mating causes the female to release an egg for fertilization. Several days of mating interactions may be required to stimulate ovulation and guarantee fertilization of the egg. Both male and female tigers may have several mates over their lifetime.
So this is how I interpreted how tigers use their reproductive system. Question Answered By John Thomas.
Why is a frog's stomach so muscular?
The frog's stomach is sac-like, meaning that as food goes into it, it can stretch out more. This provides more digestive surface itself, but it is combined by the smooth muscles churning the food even further.
No, a shark is not an amphibian. Sharks are a type of fish known as cartilaginous fish, which means they have skeletons made of cartilage instead of bones. Amphibians are a different class of animals that typically live both in water and on land.
This process is known as sexual maturation. The animal goes through a period of development where it grows physically and emotionally until it reaches a stage where it is capable of reproducing and passing on its genes to the next generation.
Yes, cats may eat crickets as they are natural hunters and enjoy chasing and catching small insects. However, it's important to ensure that the crickets are not exposed to any pesticides and that they are safe for the cat to consume. Crickets should not be a regular part of a cat's diet.
Why do birds kill their babies if touched by a human?
Birds may perceive human scent on their chicks as a threat, leading them to reject or harm the chicks to protect the nest. This behavior is a natural instinct to ensure the survival of the remaining offspring in the nest. It is important to avoid handling bird chicks to prevent this response.
Snails may produce bubbles when they are stressed, such as when they are being handled or there are changes in their environment. Bubbling can also occur if there is an excess of mucus being produced by the snail, which can sometimes create bubbles as it is expelled.
RESPOND: To answer or react to something. For example, When someone calls your name you RESPOND by looking to see who called you. Or you RESPOND verbally by saying "I am here!". When someone writes you a letter you RESPOND by sending a letter back to them.
Infer why there are virtually no freshwater echinoderms?
Echinoderms are osmotic conformers. The concentration of salt inside and outside their bodies is always the same. The less salty the water is, the more their bodies swell. Therefore, if they were in fresh water, they would burst. This is a problem for Biblical literalists who believe in the Flood story.
Where do cookie cutter sharks live?
Cookie cutter sharks live in deep, tropical and temperate waters worldwide. They are typically found at depths of 1,000 to 4,000 feet during the day and come closer to the surface at night to feed. Cookie cutter sharks are known to inhabit both coastal and pelagic environments.
While fish may not experience emotions in the same way humans do, they can still exhibit behaviors that indicate they are stressed or not in optimal conditions. These behaviors can include lack of interest in food, lethargy, and abnormal swimming patterns. Ensuring fish are in a suitable environment with proper care can help prevent these negative behaviors.
Yes, lions, like all vertebrates, have a notochord. The notochord is a flexible rod-like structure present in the early stages of embryonic development that provides support for the developing spine.
What type of symmetry does a dolphin have?
Dolphins have bilaterial symmetry. Bilateral symmetry means the animal has symmetry across one plane (known as the sagittal plane, and directly down the centre of their body), which means one side of their body approximately mirrors the other side.
The Felidae family is a family of mammals that includes species commonly known as cats. This family includes both large cats, like lions and tigers, as well as small cats, like domestic cats. Felidae are known for their retractable claws, agile bodies, and carnivorous diet.
What is the Gila monster's behavior?
The Gila monster is a shy and solitary lizard that spends most of its time hiding in burrows or under rocks. It is primarily active during the early morning and late afternoon, and will venture out in search of food such as small mammals, birds, eggs, and carrion. When threatened, the Gila monster may hiss, inflate its body, and bite, delivering venom through its grooved teeth.
