1. Natural feeding increases aggression in cows (True or False) 2. Some animals have higher pain tolerance than others. (True or False) 3. The presence of one animal causes increase in the intensity of feeding of another animal. (True or False) 4. The higher the level of hormones, the higher the libido and receptivity. (True or False)

1. Natural feeding increases aggression in cows (True or False) 2. Some animals have higher pain tolerance than others. (True or False) 3. The presence of one animal causes increase in the intensity of feeding of another animal. (True or False) 4. The higher the level of hormones, the higher the libido and receptivity. (True or False)

Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)

14th Edition

ISBN:9781305073951

Author:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Publisher:Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

Chapter43: Animal Behavior

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