1. Social Behavior in Animals
Sociobiology

2. Match the Animal With Its Group Name
Buffalo
Sheep
Whales
Herd
Flock
Pod

3. Match the Animal With Its Group Name
Sea Gulls
Wolves
Lions
Flock
Pack
Pride

4. Match the Animal With Its Group Name
Quail
Covey

5. Others include… Bees = Swarm Fish = School Geese = Gaggle
Crows = Murder
Hens = Brood
Baby Birds = Clutch
Termites and Ants = Colony

6. Social groupings depend on animal signals – they remain together and do things together by influencing one another. Some animals may be grouped, but do not exhibit social behavior:
Moths – attracted to light (use moon for navigation)
Barnacles – attach to a pier or rock substrate
Trout – gather in a cool pool of water

7. Why Live Together?? Defense from predators – more eyes; more strength
Ex. Musk oxen circle, gull colonies, prairie dog towns
Reproduction – easier to find opposite sex and synchronize reproduction behaviors
Parental Care – help from kin; Altruistic behavior

8. Why Live Together?? Hunting – carnivores Huddle in severe weather
Division of labor and more efficiency
Insects; naked mole rats
Better for learning and passing on helpful info

9. Why Be the Lone Wolf?? Be camouflaged and spread out – hard to find
More food for yourself
Limited resources – depends on ecological conditions