Chapter 01 Video Guide

ConceptSpeciesVideo DescriptionVideo LengthHyperlinkFeatured ResearchSource
Chapter Opener Giraffes HD video of two male giraffes performing necking behavior 1:42 Click here    
1.1 Animals and their behavior are an integral part of human society Dog HD videos of military dog training 1:01h Click here    
1.1 Animals and their behavior are an integral part of human society Elephants Several zoos have live elephant cams that provide continuous coverage of captive elephant behavior Stream Click here Measuring behavior: elephant ethograms Houston Zoo elephant cam
1.2 The scientific method is a formalized way of knowing about the natural world Robins (Turdus migratorius) Robin probing ground for food 0:05 Click here    
1.5 Anthropomorphic explanations of behavior assign human emotions to animals and can be difficult to test Dung beetle A dung beetle pushes a dung ball up a hill and the ball becomes impaled on a thorn. The beetle moves the ball in many directions before it can move it again. This is an excellent short video for students to watch and make observations on behavior. Often students comment that the beetle becomes frustrated, and this can lead to a discussion of anthropomorphism. 2:44 Click here   Microcosmos
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