Behaviour Examples for IB Neurobiology Topic

Migration

Baboon Grooming

What are the Baboons doing for each other?

What is the benefit to the Baboon being groomed?

What is the benefit to the Baboon doing the grooming?

What other benefit will there be for the group of Baboons living together?

Communication in Red Deer

During the mating season male red deer stags communicate quite vocally

Why do they do this?

Here is a clue......

What are the deer fighting for?

What is "Hierarchical Dominance"?

What is the benefit to the Dominant stag?

What is the benefit to the Red Deer herd?

Courtship

Peacock Courtship Behaviour

What is the Peacock doing ???

What is the Peahen doing ?

How will the peahen choose a mate?

How will mate selection improve the survival of her offspring?

Mate Selection

The Lyre bird establishes a performance area where it displays its extraordinary ability to imitate sounds.  The females choose a mate by doing a tour of the forest and mating with the most impressive bird.