Behavioral Adaptations
By: Alyssa Gaines
Imprinting
Imprinting is a form of learning in which an animal at a specific critical time in its life forms a social attachment to another object. This allows a creature to be able to learn important life skills and/or life lessons in how to live. The specific time that the creature learns this is just right because it allows their mind to process the information that it is picking up and being taught. Imprinting teaches an animal how to live based off of learning from other creatures around them, and can also be a survival method. It is important for creatures to go through imprinting so that they will be able to survive in the environment around them.
Baby Ducklings
The mother of the ducks teaches them the way to go and is an example for them to learn how to live.
The Bulldog and the Squirrel
The bulldog also acts as a protector of the squirrel, and teaches it how to live and find food in its surrounding area.
Monkey and the Dog
The monkey gets a form of protection and is able to have a friend that teaches it how to live.
Migration
Migration is the instinctive, seasonal movement of animals. Migration allows animals to find food and move to warmer climates that they can thrive in. The harsh climates can limit the amount of food that the animals can eat, so they migrate. It also gives creatures a more suitable breeding climate for them to repopulate in.