answersLogoWhite

0

When an animal acts on instinct, it is acting without first having to think about what it will do. All animals act on instinct from time to time.

User Avatar

Wiki User

11y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

Does grasshoppers commit suicide?

Only humans commit suicide. Animals act by instinct, and instinct drives them to find food, find shelter, and reproduce.


What does a horse do when faced fear?

You might have heard of the fight or flight response in animals. Some animals like bears have the fight instinct, when something scares them they will stand and fight whatever it is and only run if they know they can't win. Horses have the flight instinct, if something scares them they will choose to run first and only fight if they have no other option


Do zoos only care about money instead of animals?

No


What are humans if humans are animals?

The only thing that differentiates us from animals is our way of thought, comprehension and CULT-ure were still animals though


Why is thinking important?

Thinking is what separates us from the animals, who only act on instinct. If you think, you can make better decisions, be happier and more successful, and become smarter.


What are significant differences between men and animals?

Man can do lots of things that animals cant do, for example, man can invent, can discover lots of thing while animals do not. Animals use only their instinct while man have the ability to think, can overcome their handicaps. Man go to school to study while animals do not.


Why was the man told that only jungle animals would be on the commissions?

Probably he thought they were strong and intelligent.


What are koalas' favorite places to be?

Koalas, being wild animals, operate by instinct, and do not have "favourite" places to be. This instinct drives them to climb certain species of eucalyptus trees where, not only are they safe from ground-dwelling predators, but they can also obtain all the food and moisture they need to survive.


Why do some animals not need a placenta?

Not all animals have placentas because they lay eggs instead. Only mammals have placentas by the way. Other animals use eggs and amniotic eggs.


Can i own a day care for animals instead of dogs only?

You can own a day care for animals beside dogs,but it may require a license depending on the state.


Why don't African animals play games?

While other animals compete for resources and mates, only humans play games. To establish and follow the rules of a game requires a sophistication of thought that only humans have.


Why can plants form photosynthesis but animals cant?

because animals don't have to make the own sugar and energy. plant have to it the only way they can survive. animals eat there food instead of make in themselves