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Territory

The geographical area under the jurisdiction of a sovereign state; American troops were stationed on Japanese soil.An area which organisms occupy and defend, usually to protect offspring and other members of the same species or their breeding and living quarters.


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Humane way of treating mice infestation?

... catch him in the house and throw him away on some far meadow? Does the mouse dies, what are his chances of survival? Someone told me he occupies territory of another mouse that than dies from starvation? Is it a humane thing to do? Is there a humane way of getting rid of mouse? I know since they ...

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by astralus
Thu Jul 12, 2012 2:31 am
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Humane way of treating mice infestation?
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Views: 1574

Female fight

Oh and female dogs are more likely to fight over territory, home, and family. When they are in heat, there are seldom any shortages of willing males coming around. Except of course for pets that are confined...still outside males will often prowl ...

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by Wallyanna
Wed May 09, 2012 5:24 pm
 
Forum: Zoology Discussion
Topic: Female fight
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Views: 1720

Re: Why are animals so quiet?

... other question of whether birdsong is 'for mating', yes it is. The purpose of the song in song birds is to warn other birds to keep away from the territory of the singer, and his mate. In birds that do not share the bringing up of the family the calls are more specifically to attract a mate. The ...

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by animartco
Sun Apr 08, 2012 1:22 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why are animals so quiet?
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Views: 1213

Re: Theories - Origin of Life

... that generate these changes are not understood. …page 271 1st column How and why behavioral changes have evolved is almost completely uncharted territory. The relative simplicity of cavefish behaviors may reflect the short time since their original divergence, underscoring the importance of a ...

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by scottie
Sun Dec 25, 2011 1:01 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Theories - Origin of Life
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Different needs - How animals and humans deal?

... life. Purely it was possible for all animals because they live for their basic needs and they are never after luxury needs. They are always in the territory of their basic needs. They never break the boundaries nor have developed any further needs beyond the basic needs. They do have plenty of ...

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by drsranganathan
Sun Dec 11, 2011 4:26 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Different needs - How animals and humans deal?
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Views: 636
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