Behavioral Adaptations
Alexandra Miranda
IMPRINTING
Imprinting is when an animal gets attached to an object or creature then forms a bond with one another. The bond is mutualism because both animals benefit from each other for survival. This happens during birth or a specific critical time in the animals life. If one animal seems to be in danger or is in danger the other one does something to help them out in the situation the endanger animal is in. The animals are able to learn from one another for survival skills.
Sheep & Puppies
Not all the time but sometimes animals will have a connection with different kinds of species rather then their own.
A Kid & Dog
Baby goat (kid) has imprinted to the dog.
Ducks cross the Road
The mother duck is leading the way for the baby ducks to follow her in a direction that is correct for them to go.
SUCKLING
Suckling is a newborn species being nourished by the breast or udder from a mammal. It is helpful for the newborn to get nutrients. The newborn getting nutrients from being breastfed allow the newborn to grow. Another benefit for the newborn is that it is a easier for it to obtain food.