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Chapter 38 (pp. 757-773) Behavior of Animals

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Check out a copy of Darwin's 1872 book, "The Expression of the Emotions of Man and Animals". Read 1 chapter (you choose) and write a 2 paragraph summary. 2 points.

Dr. Slobodchikoff conducts research on animal behavior and communications of prairie dogs. Contact him at 520-523-7231 if you have interest in this area.

What did Konrad Lorenz, Karl von Frisch, and Niko Tinbergen share in 1973? Why was this award given to all three? What were the principle research areas of these three scientists? (fig. 38-1) 3 points.

The Department of Biological Sciences offers a course in animal behavior (Biology 366). Contact the Biology Advisement Office for more information at 520-523-9304.


ethology

Locate a web ref to this branch of biology. What is it? Who's web page did you locate? What is their area of research? 3 points.

How and why questions are asked by ethologists.


3 approaches are used to study animal behavior

Find a web site about E. O. Wilson. Describe who he is. What has he written? What is his area of research? One paragraph please. Address? 3 points.


describing behavior (fig. 38-2 --> 38-4)


control of behavior


social behavior

Why are schools of salmon in a river and barnacles gathering on a rock considered in the broad sense "social behavior?" What are the 2 extremes of social behavior in animals? Cite examples to strengthen your answer. List 3 advantages of social behavior in animals. What resources do animals compete for? 5 points.

How does aggressive behavior "between species" differ from "within species"? 1 point.


territoriality

home range

Describe the similarities and differences in the 2 terms above. 1 point.


animal communication

Find a ref on the web about grizzly bears. What types of human behavior could be interpreted by a grizzly as aggressive? What is recommended for humans to do if they encounter a grizzly bear? A paragraph please in your own words. 5 points.


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