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What environmental factor greatly influences sexual behavior in seasonal breeders like horses and sheep?
What environmental factor greatly influences sexual behavior in seasonal breeders like horses and sheep?
- Availability of food and water
- Ratio of light and dark during the 24-hour cycles (correct)
- Density of the animal herd
- Temperature fluctuations
Why does excessive social density among animals often lead to restlessness and fighting?
Why does excessive social density among animals often lead to restlessness and fighting?
- Increased availability of food
- Lack of fresh water
- Disruption of daily routines (correct)
- Due to lack of sleep
Which type of behavior is closely tied to the survival of the species and includes activities like ingestion, elimination, and rest?
Which type of behavior is closely tied to the survival of the species and includes activities like ingestion, elimination, and rest?
- Acquired behavior
- Reproductive behavior
- Inherited behavior (correct)
- Social behavior
What characteristic allows domestic animals to acquire many behavioral features through learning?
What characteristic allows domestic animals to acquire many behavioral features through learning?
What behavior pattern involves changes that occur as a result of experience and cannot be inherited?
What behavior pattern involves changes that occur as a result of experience and cannot be inherited?
What type of animal behavior may involve courtship, oestrous cycle, and maternal behavior during reproduction?
What type of animal behavior may involve courtship, oestrous cycle, and maternal behavior during reproduction?
What is the temperature range at which European breeds of cattle can maintain a normal body temperature?
What is the temperature range at which European breeds of cattle can maintain a normal body temperature?
What is the primary behavioral method used by cattle to control their temperature?
What is the primary behavioral method used by cattle to control their temperature?
During high temperatures, what is one of the early behavioral changes observed in cattle?
During high temperatures, what is one of the early behavioral changes observed in cattle?
How do cattle of tropical origin conserve liquid during high temperatures?
How do cattle of tropical origin conserve liquid during high temperatures?
In the tropics, how does seasonal conditions affect the sexual behavior of cattle?
In the tropics, how does seasonal conditions affect the sexual behavior of cattle?
What is the significant effect of ambient heat greatly exceeding body heat on cattle behavior?
What is the significant effect of ambient heat greatly exceeding body heat on cattle behavior?
