Animal Communication – Animal Behavior Study Guide, Key Concepts and Fundamentals Review

Animal Communication – Animal Behavior Study Guide, Key Concepts and
Fundamentals Review


Vocal communication is used to convey an _________ state rather than a specific message -
✔✔Emotional



What emotional states can they convey? - ✔✔-threat

-warning

-reassurance

-attract own species



When do dogs howl? - ✔✔-loneliness

-intruder approaches

-solidarity with pack members



What is the meaning of howling? - ✔✔-warning to pack

-threat to intruder



What is the source of the purr in cats? - ✔✔Larynx



What is the meaning of a purr? - ✔✔Equated with a smile

- pleasant situations

- to get something



What is the difference between purr species and non-purr species? - ✔✔Purr species have
ossified (hardened) hyoids

, What are some purr species? - ✔✔-domestic cats

-bobcat

-cheetah

-Lynx



What hyoids do non-purr (roar) species have? - ✔✔Cartilage hyoids



What are some non-purr species? - ✔✔-jaguar

-leopard

-lion

-tiger



What is our best indicator of what the animal is experiencing? - ✔✔Body language



What are the 3 types of body language? - ✔✔1. Distance reducing silent communication

2. Distance increasing silent communication

3. Anxiety/fear related communication



What are the main goals of distance reducing silent communication? - ✔✔-reduce visual
threat

-shrink in body size



What are the categories for canine distance reducing communication? - ✔✔1. Passive
submission

2. Active submission

3. Play

4. Mimic grin