Wildlife, Animal Biology and Animal Behavior
In wildlife photography, insight into biology of animals, their preferences and their behavior is of significant importance.
Contents
Special Topics
- Identifying Whales in Saguenay St. Lawrence Marine Park
- Bird Watching in Montreal
- Endemic, Native, Introduced Species
Species in Focus
I created podcasts about a selection of species. In each episode, you’ll learn more about a particular species—from its biology and behavior to its distribution and ecological role.
Snapshots
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Animal Behavior and Functions
Animal behaviors can be classified by observable actions and their functional context across species — from birds to mammals and beyond. Below is a categorized overview, with examples featured in Shorts on my YouTube channel: Muuuh Shorts
Physiology
- Surfacing — respiration, orientation, social interaction
- Hunting — predation, food acquisition
- Foraging — food acquisition, exploration, survival
- Feeding — nutrition, energy intake, survival
- Feeding (young) — parental care, nutrition, survival
- Drinking — hydration
- Preening — hygiene
- Mutual Preening — hygiene, social bonding, courtship
- Gular fluttering (panting) — thermoregulation
- Resting, Sleeping — recovery, energy conservation
- Flying, Landing — locomotion
- Shedding, Molting — maintenance
- Swimming — locomotion, exploration
Territory and Defense
- Song Display — territory advertisement, courtship, communication
- Advertisement Call — courtship, communication
- Vigilance Behavior — predator awareness, safety
- Territorial Behavior / Marking / Defense — dominance, resource protection
- Aggression, Fighting, Fencing — competition, communication, social bonding
- Threat or Submission Displays (Agonistic Displays) — conflict resolution, dominance hierarchy
- Camouflage (Crypsis Strategy) — predator avoidance, stealth
Social Behavior
- Calling (juvenile) — food solicitation, parental care, communication
- Mutual Grooming — hygiene, social bonding, courtship
- Nest Building, Burrowing — reproduction, parental care
- Courtship, Mating Displays — reproduction, pair bonding
- Playing, Developmental Behavior — learning, motor skills, social interaction
- Communication (vocalizations, body language) — information exchange, group cohesion