Instinctual Behaviors
What is an instinctual behavior of turtle hatchlings?
Returning to the sea after hatching
What is a learned behavior of orcas?
Hunting in packs
How do instinctual behaviors help animals survive?
They are automatic responses that help them deal with threats or survival needs
What behavior do baby birds show instinctually?
Crying for food
What does "instinctual" mean?
Behaviors animals are born with and do not need to learn
Why do salmon swim upstream to spawn?
It's an instinct to return to where they were born to lay eggs
How do elephants learn to find water?
They follow older elephants to water sources, learning the paths
Why is it important for prey animals to have instincts?
Instincts help them escape predators quickly
What learned behavior do dogs often exhibit?
Responding to commands
Can instincts be changed?
No, they are hardwired and do not change
What instinct helps newborn kangaroos survive?
Climbing into the mother's pouch for safety
How do young cheetahs learn to hunt?
They watch and mimic their mother's hunting techniques
What survival advantage do instincts provide during migration?
Instincts guide animals to safer or resource-rich environments
What is an example of a survival instinct in rabbits?
Freezing when they sense danger
How do instincts differ from reflexes?
Instincts are complex behaviors, while reflexes are simple automatic responses
How do instincts affect mating behaviors in animals?
Instincts trigger mating rituals and finding mates
How do pack animals like wolves learn their social structure?
Through interactions and observing pack hierarchy
How do learned behaviors increase survival chances in changing environments?
They allow animals to adapt to new challenges and opportunities
What instinctual behavior helps bears prepare for winter?
Hibernating
Why do some instincts only appear in specific situations?
They are triggered by environmental cues or life stages
Give an example of an instinctual behavior in insects.
Bees dancing to communicate nectar location
What is an example of a learned behavior in primates?
Using tools to get food, like chimps using sticks to fish for termites
How might removing a species with a key learned behavior affect an ecosystem?
It can disrupt the balance, as learned behaviors often support survival of other species
How do baby turtles know to head to the ocean at birth?
Instinctual cues from the environment guide them
How do animals benefit from a mix of instinctual and learned behaviors?
It provides flexibility and better adaptation to their environment