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animal reproductive behaviors

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behavior   all of the actions an organism performs  
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instinct   behavior that is inborn and performed correctly the first time; no teaching or practice involved  
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society   A group of closely related animals of the same species that work together in a highly organized way  
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pheromone   A chemical released by one animal that affects the behavior of another animal of the same species  
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migration   moving twice a year to an area that provides a lot of food or a good environment for reproduction and growth  
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courtship behaviors   actions designed to attract a mate  
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cooperative behaviors   working together to accomplish things that couldn't be done alone; strength in numbers  
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learning   the process that leads to changes in behavior; requires practice or experience  
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imprinting   instinct of a newly hatched bird or neborn mammal to recognize and follow the first moving object they see after birth  
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territory   area that is occupied and defended by an animal or group of animals.  
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incubation   parents sitting on eggs to keep them warm during development of embryo  
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