Prairie dogs exhibit a behavior that appears to be contrary to that of natural selection. One will act as a lookout for the others of the community, demonstrating a warning call when observing an eagle flying overhead. This loud noise calls attention to himself which puts him more in harms way than if he ran to hide discretely. However, the warning call allows the others of his community to react and protect themselves. This selfless act is an example of O imprinting O innate behavior altruistic behavior classical conditioning

Prairie dogs exhibit a behavior that appears to be contrary to that of natural selection. One will act as a lookout for the others of the community, demonstrating a warning call when observing an eagle flying overhead. This loud noise calls attention to himself which puts him more in harms way than if he ran to hide discretely. However, the warning call allows the others of his community to react and protect themselves. This selfless act is an example of O imprinting O innate behavior altruistic behavior classical conditioning

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

14th Edition

ISBN:9781305073951

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

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Chapter43: Animal Behavior

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