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Structures built by animals. A so-called "cathedral" mound produced by a termite colony. Structures built by non-human animals, often called animal architecture, [1] are common in many species. Examples of animal structures include termite mounds, ant hills, wasp and beehives, burrow complexes, beaver dams, elaborate nests of birds, and webs of ...
Homing (biology) A homing pigeon. These have been selectively bred to home over long distances. Homing is the inherent ability of an animal to navigate towards an original location through unfamiliar areas. This location may be either a home territory, or a breeding spot.
These 14 shelter animals overcame hardships and found second chances in new homes. Screengrab from the Humane Society of Tampa Bay on Facebook. These heartwarming rescue stories highlight the ...
Domestication is a gradual process, so there is no precise moment in the history of a given species when it can be considered to have become fully domesticated. Zooarchaeology has identified three classes of animal domesticates: Pets (dogs, cats, ferrets, hamsters, etc.) Livestock (cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, etc.)
The domestication of vertebrates is the mutual relationship between vertebrate animals including birds and mammals, and the humans who have influence on their care and reproduction. [1] Charles Darwin recognized a small number of traits that made domesticated species different from their wild ancestors. He was also the first to recognize the ...
Dogs and foster care, companion animals. The Senate on Thursday passed a bill that would change current Massachusetts statutes that specify certain breeds of dogs that are not allowed in the homes ...
Match/mismatch. The match/mismatch hypothesis (MMH) was first described by David Cushing. [1][2] The MMH "seeks to explain recruitment variation in a population by means of the relation between its phenology —the timing of seasonal activities such as flowering or breeding —and that of species at the immediate lower level". [3]
Mate choice is a major component of sexual selection, another being intrasexual selection. Ideas on sexual selection were first introduced in 1871, by Charles Darwin, then expanded on by Ronald Fisher in 1915. At present, there are five sub mechanisms that explain how mate choice has evolved over time.