Animal Communication – Animal Behavior Study Guide, Key Concepts and Communication
Systems Overview
What are the 3 types of animal communication - ANS ✔✔Sound
Chemical
Visual
Example of sound communication (3) - ANS ✔✔Birds sing to establish and maintain territory
Cats hiss to frighten other cats
Deer stags roar to challenge other stags and attract females
Examples of chemical communication (3) - ANS ✔✔Skunks spray to ward off predators
Female moths release pheromones to attract male moths
Dogs and cats urinate to mark territory
Examples of visual communication (3) - ANS ✔✔Facial expressions liking baring teeth
Body language, can express emotions and feelings
Gestures such as waving or nodding
Social behaviour - ANS ✔✔Communication between individuals in groups
Why is social behaviour important - ANS ✔✔Increases the chance of survival of all the
individuals in the group
Benefits of social behaviour - ANS ✔✔Defending larger territory
Some individuals can be on guard whilst others feed
Fight of predators as a group
Systems Overview
What are the 3 types of animal communication - ANS ✔✔Sound
Chemical
Visual
Example of sound communication (3) - ANS ✔✔Birds sing to establish and maintain territory
Cats hiss to frighten other cats
Deer stags roar to challenge other stags and attract females
Examples of chemical communication (3) - ANS ✔✔Skunks spray to ward off predators
Female moths release pheromones to attract male moths
Dogs and cats urinate to mark territory
Examples of visual communication (3) - ANS ✔✔Facial expressions liking baring teeth
Body language, can express emotions and feelings
Gestures such as waving or nodding
Social behaviour - ANS ✔✔Communication between individuals in groups
Why is social behaviour important - ANS ✔✔Increases the chance of survival of all the
individuals in the group
Benefits of social behaviour - ANS ✔✔Defending larger territory
Some individuals can be on guard whilst others feed
Fight of predators as a group
