OBSERVING ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR Where do we observe behaviour
OBSERVING ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR
Where do we observe behaviour? We can observe animals in two ways: Ethological approach- behaviour is monitored in an animals natural environment e. g. nature documentaries. Laboratory approach- behaviour is monitored in a captive environment e. g. at a zoo or in a laboratory cage.
Advantages/ Disadvantages Can you think of any advantages or disadvantages for the ethological or laboratory approach?
‘SAMPLING’ BEHAVIOUR Animal behaviourists sample (watch and record) animal behaviour in different ways. The two most common ways are: Scan sampling- you record behaviour seen at set intervals. Ad libitum sampling- You watch animals for a set amount of time and record any/all behaviour that is seen.
AD LIBITUM SAMPLING For your assignment you will be using ad libitum sampling to record your animals behaviour. Simply- you will watch your animal for 30 mins and record all and any behaviours seen. Lets practice (video’s) - Cats fighting - Polar bear
What is an ETHOGRAM? ? An ethogram is a catalogue (list) and description of an animals normal behaviours. You must do research about your chosen animal and how the species normally behaves. You then put together a list of these behaviours and a simple description.
Bear Ethogram Grooming- licking and biting fur Sniffing air- breathing in through nose with head up Eating- putting food in mouth and swallowing Freezing- standing still with eyes open and alert Sleeping- laying down with eyes closed Resting- laying down with eyes open Foraging- sniffing and scratching ground Charging- running at someone/something
Practical Observations • Now we are going to go out onto the unit and complete our own observations. • You will be completing an ethogram for a species of your choice and then
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