Learned Behaviors and Inherited Traits

Inherited Traits Offspring inherit certain traits from their parents. An inherited trait is a characteristic that is passed from parents to offspring.

Learned Behaviors A learned behavior is a behavior that an animal develops by observing other animals or being taught.

Can you identify the learned behaviors and the inherited traits?

A colt wearing a saddle and bridle to carry someone on its back. Learned Behavior

Cheetahs knowing how to sneak up on an animal Learned Behavior

Chimpanzees using twigs to fish for termites Learned Behavior

The ability to roll your tongue Inherited Trait

A person has green eyes Inherited Trait

A brown calf has brown parents Inherited Trait

Your fish swim to the top of the aquarium before you drop the food in Learned Behavior

A bird finds a safe place to build a nest Learned Behavior

A fish has gills to breathe Inherited Trait

A snake has a diamond pattern on its back Inherited Trait

An oak tree has leaves that look similar to other oak trees Inherited Trait

A dog shakes paws with you Learned Behavior

A raccoon digs in a trash can looking for food Learned Behavior

All female kangaroos have a pouch Inherited Trait

A rancher’s cows moo and start to walk toward his pick up Learned Behavior

Now its your turn…. Name one learned behavior. Name one inherited trait.