Asking Questions About Behaviour

What is the ultimate function of adaptive behaviour?

To promote survival and reproductive success.

How might domestication and artificial environments affect behaviour?

Restrict normal behaviour and promote negative behaviours.

What must be considered when asking questions about behaviour?

Whether the animal is exhibiting a normal response to the scenario it is in.

How can normality of behaviour be determined?

By understanding how the animal would naturally respond to stimuli and comparing it to the presenting scenario.

What should be done if there is an indication of poor welfare or husbandry?

Rectify the factors causing poor welfare or husbandry, not change/avoid the animal's behaviour.