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smell
40 times more olfactory neurons |
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communication (gender, reproduction, territory)
info stays with scent |
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organ in the hard palate helping smell pheromones
"flehmen behavior" |
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| more rods (light) less cones(color) |
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| Four ways animals see in the dark? |
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large cornea
dilated pupil
short distance between pupil and retina
Tapetum |
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| lining behind retina that reflects scattered light into retina |
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at higher frequencies
farther distances
movable pinna |
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at very high frequencies
rotate pricked pinna |
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Whiskers (vibrissae)
Cat:paw
dog:nose |
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| introducing a stimuli at a lower level and gradually increase |
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| What are the Four stages of developmental behavior: |
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neonatal
transitional
socialization
juvenile |
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| move towards warmth and nudge with nose for milk |
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| suckle on anything in mouth |
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| when picked up by scruff body goes limp |
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| Three Advantages of Early Handling |
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improve social behavior towards humans
accelerate physical development
stimulates central nervous system development |
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| What happens during the transition period? |
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eye/ear open, grow teeth
stand/ walk
go to bathroom on own |
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dogs: 3-13 weeks
cats: 3-9 weeks |
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| What three things are puppies responsive to during the socialization period? |
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environmental stimulus
learning opportunities
forming social attachments |
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Cats: 9 weeks to 6 months
Dogs: 4 months to 6 months |
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| What happens during the juvenile period? |
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increased coordination and attention
adult teeth
hormone induced behavior |
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