Territorial Behavior in Animals

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Which of the following is the definition of territory according to most animal behavioural biologists?

  • Any space that an animal uses for mating purposes
  • Any space that an animal defends against intruders of the same species (correct)
  • Any space that an animal defends against predators
  • Any space that an animal uses for foraging food

What are some reasons why possessing territory is beneficial for animals?

  • It allows animals to migrate to different locations
  • It provides areas for hiding from predators and raising young
  • It provides areas for foraging food and attracting a mate (correct)
  • It helps establish dominance within the group

What are contests between animals for an already occupied territory called?

  • Territorial disputes
  • Predator-prey interactions
  • Conspecific conflicts (correct)
  • Mating rituals

Which sex is usually more territorial in animals?

<p>Males (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some features that territorial animals usually defend within their territory?

<p>A nest, a den, or a mating site (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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