Five Notable Territorial Animals
Animals exhibit a certain level of territoriality. What is the intent of territorial behavior? This article explains why some animals become aggressive towards its own kind and even other species.
Animals exhibit a certain level of territoriality. What is the intent of territorial behavior? This article explains why some animals become aggressive towards its own kind and even other species.
According to the European Journal of Wildlife (Mar. 2008) a study concluded that antlers act like parabolic reflectors, directing distant sounds to the ear of the animal. This study was conducted by researchers Peter and George Bubenik, and the study focused upon moose but could be extrapolated to all antlered deer. Using trophy antlers and a microphone it was found comparatively that moose with antlers had better sound sensitivity than moose without antlers, thus proving their theory.
The North Country where I grew up has some truly amazing wildlife.