Which behavior is both territorial and used for courtship? (1 point)
• dance rituals with potential partners
• sparring or wrestling using antlers or horns
• defending a nest from predators
• baring teeth as a sign of aggression
• dance rituals with potential partners
Birds display a wide variety of courtship behaviors. Which behavior is also a territorial behavior? (1 point)
• flashing feathers to show their health and grooming abilities
• creating a bower (arch) with interesting objects and defending it from rival males
• singing a particular song to help potential mates hear them
• dancing and calling on a lek (communal ground) with other males, competing for female attention
• creating a bower (arch) with interesting objects and defending it from rival males
Why is climate change a concern for animal reproductive behavior? (1 point)
• Climate change might reduce or destroy reproductive habitats, eliminating breeding grounds.
• Animals might need to spend more time hunting, foraging, and migrating.
• Animals might have to change their courtship behavior due to climate change.
• Climate change might genetically alter organisms and decrease their reproductive capabilities.
• Climate change might reduce or destroy reproductive habitats, eliminating breeding grounds.
How does hibernation help animals survive? (1 point)
• Hibernation reduces the energy required for survival.
• Hibernation increases the chances of meeting a mate.
• Hibernation protects the animal young from predators.
• Hibernation makes access to food easier.
• Hibernation reduces the energy required for survival.
Why do courtship behaviors usually happen in response to seasonal changes? (1 point)
• to ensure that offspring do not interfere with migration season
• to ensure that mating does not interfere with migration season
• to ensure that offspring are born in optimal survival conditions
• to ensure that mating happens in optimal survival conditions