Recent questions tagged animal behavior

Description : Why would a herd of deer cross a major highway during rush hour?

Last Answer : Well, herds of deer tend not to wear wristwatches, os they may not have known it was rush hour. Herds are herds - and deer are not particularly smart animals. They have a leader, and the others just follow. ... a large object is a tree or rock - neither of them move. Cars don't fit their world view.

Description : How can I get my horse to drink water in the pasture?

Last Answer : My dogs would always eat or drink out of my hands, even when they turned their noses up at everything else. My male dogs last meal was eaten completely off of my hand. He wouldn’t touch the food otherwise. He died the next morning. Sorry, a little morbid, but try the hand thing.

Description : Can a quadruped (such as a dog) jog in place or will they always move forward?

Last Answer : Springer spaniels don’t exactly jog but they certainly spring in place, using lots of energy and going absolutely nowhere but up and down.

Description : What would explain this odd animal behavior?

Last Answer : There may have been a hawk or some other type of predator that you weren’t able to see. Many species will have a sentinel that calls an alarm, as well as an “all clear”. (Hoofbeats and zebras, you know.)

Description : How much do experts understand about the nature of instinct in animals and in humans?

Last Answer : answer:Fascinating topic and I have no learned answers for most of it except possibly: Last question-How can I get that damn song out of my head now?? You can replace it with something else ... vacuum into which it can easily slide back in. Looking forward to others' insights on the main topic!

Description : Blackbirds death revisited. Does the fireworks explanation make sense?

Last Answer : I found this article. 2 years in a row seems mighty coincidental, that is, unless someone deliberately set off fireworks in a roost as it says happened here. http://www.disclose.tv/forum/animal-deaths-2012-t65145.html Supposedly reported on ABC. Sick people.

Description : Why is my guinea pig doing this?

Last Answer : Most animals are guided by smell. My guess is that something didn’t smell “right” to your guinea pig. Can you remove the stuffing from the old toy and wash the skin in a mild detergent with no scent? It might retain enough of the old smell that your pet will want to go back to its old habits.

Description : How would you rate this animal video's shock value?

Last Answer : answer:I’ve seen Battle at Kruger many times. I even burned it to a dvd so I can watch it on my television. It’s damn incredible :) I’m obsessed with lions, so it’s especially fascinating to me.

Description : Do female animals know when they are pregnant?

Last Answer : My mother in law said she had a “sense”. I say she had none XD I really don’t know what they know…hmmm…abstract thought in animals….;)

Description : How do I get my pug dog to stop hiking his leg inside?

Last Answer : answer:Is he neutered? Neutering will help with territory marking. Is he well-exercised? Pugs don't need really long walks, but regular outside play will help stop the in-house peeing. Crate training also works ... consider having the dog re-homed. Outside is NOT a safe option for a dog like a Pug.

Description : The German octopus, the cross-eyed possum - do you think there's anything to animals picking winners?

Last Answer : answer:Nothing at all. Paul probably just recognized that Spain was the best team and that they were going to win. viva espana ~

Description : Why do birds always nest in my garage?

Last Answer : answer:Oh, I would love to have swallows! Yes, the same birds do come back year after year. And their offspring learn the location and return, too. You may not like the mess, but keep in mind that a single Barn Swallow can consume 60 insects per hour or a whopping 850 per day

Description : How smart are rats?

Last Answer : very smart

Description : Why doesn't my bunny hop?

Last Answer : He's a baby. Keep an eye on him though. I rescued a kitten once who had a birth defect that left him with two totally crippled back legs. He was never able to walk and I had to have him put down. ... are you sure the mother isn't around any more? It might be too late anyway. Take good care of him.

Description : Why does my siamese do this?

Last Answer : He’s merely being a cat. Feline behavior encompasses a wide array of affection shown, you merely have a very affectionate cat. Siamese are known for being very attached to their people. If this is a change in behavior, has something changed in his environment?

Description : Why aren't cartoon animals anatomically correct?

Last Answer : I would go with the last thing you said. Also no one wants to look at Scooby Doo’s balls.

Description : Do chimps suffer post tramtic stres disorder?

Last Answer : My friend, this is the first hit when you Google your exact question (and correct the two typos): Chimpanzees used for medical testing show signs of torture. You might want to do some basic research before asking questions like these. Google is your friend.

Description : Do sperm whales from Greece migrate between boston and bermuda?

Last Answer : Not quite sure what you’re asking, but here goes: Sperm Whales are active in all oceans, and the Mediterranean sea. So it is possible for you to have seen a sperm whale in Greece, Boston, Bermuda, as well as California and the Philippines. (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sperm_whale )

Description : Do bull sharks congragate?

Last Answer : http://www.magazine.noaa.gov/stories/mag36.htm

Description : Do humans have "free will" at all or is the Universe (including human action/choices) entirely deterministic?

Last Answer : No. Our decisions are all a product of something. There’s nothing “free” about our “will”. We have certain dispositions as biological organisms, and the culture imposes certain values on us.