Study Guide Topic # 3037 Animal Behavior Alyson Wilson Define behavior. Define ethology. Define anthropomorphism. What are the five animal behaviors discussed? Briefly explain what occurs during nest building. Briefly explain what occurs during mating behavior with males and females (i.e. threat displays and estrus). Discuss what occurs during postpartum behavior with the different species. Explain what animals do if it is too hot and too cold for them. Give examples of discomfort behavior. Discuss some types of social behaviors that occur with males and females (i.e. cows, chickens, and ewes)