society
define society
a group of animals of the same species living and working together
define dominance
higher social status relative to other animals in the society
define social status
a term to determine animals based on their rank in their society
define territory
any area that animals use for feeding, mating or raising their young
define courtship
specialized behavior that is meant to help find/ attract a mate
a society of bees are a what kind of society?
a very structured society
higher social status means what in dominance?
higher social status means more power and control over other animals in the group with lower social status
why do animals mark their territory?
to keep other animals from harming their young or others
how do bears mark their territory?
they scratch their backs on trees to mark their scent into it
what is one thing birds use to attract a mate?
mating calls/ making bright nests
what kind of society is a group of hedgehog in?
less organized and only group together during specific time periods
what animal(s) is aggressive in dominance
lion, tigers, crocodiles, etc.
lower social status means...
more submission to the more dominant ones
what do animals use their territory for?
mating, feeding, raising their young
what would a dolphin do to attract a mate?
it will sing and do acrobatic moves
why are animals dominant?
because they want more power over the submissive animals
higher social status means what?
more power over others in the group