Sometimes caged animals pace back and forth. it is because they are caged and not free, this is a fact. I am curious...is there a name for this behavior?
2006-10-12 14:52:17 · 9 answers · asked by da_cracken 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
It is idiots like "anomolous" who will be the downfall of this site!
2006-10-12 14:58:39 · update #1
Some of you people really are ignorant! I know what the reasons AND the causes are, I'm just looking for the name!
2006-10-12 15:01:30 · update #2
Actually there is, its called "Stereotypical behaviour" and its brought on by artificial environments.
I don't think the name is that descriptive, but it isn't my term.
2006-10-12 14:55:59 · answer #1 · answered by Favoured 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Nah, no longer till you call a toddler some thing rather off the wall, like Darth Vader. that's greater how human beings react to the stereotype of a attractiveness or a wierd call itself that *might desire to* impression the reaction and behaviour of someone. "in accordance to the BBC article in link above, some names take place to be greater efficient than others, some sound greater beautiful, and a few confer greater luck. this could be a statistical remark. the authentic psychology in the back of names is a techniques too own to be generalised in this type. even with the undeniable fact that, if one is termed Jesus (in all probability a Latin American), Abraham (in all probability a North American), or Mohammed, probability is they're going to sense closer to the religion linked to that call as though that they had had a non-religious call. So some names do have a psychological consequence that would properly be rather generalised, even with the incontrovertible fact that person approach, way of existence and one's environment will impression this in fairly some techniques, each and every now and then giving it a thoroughly diverse direction as might have been envisioned."
2016-10-02 06:07:23 · answer #2 · answered by wheelwright 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in horses this is called weaving, when they swing their heads side to side through the stable door. I think this is due to boredom or impatience say if the get put out at a certain time and it's late.
2006-10-13 11:44:55 · answer #3 · answered by Aquila 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In many animals, it is their instinct to have a large territory. They are built to travel great distances and the small spaces constrict them physically and instinctively. They are trying to do what comes naturally.
2006-10-12 14:55:51 · answer #4 · answered by roamin70 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I believe it's "self-stimulation"... the same way Autistic children rock back and forth - because they are uncomfortable.
2006-10-12 15:21:18 · answer #5 · answered by Elphaba 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
wanting to get out. wouldnt you pace in a cage?and if you are so insulted by such benign answers, wait until you get some really insulting ones.
2006-10-12 14:54:33 · answer #6 · answered by Big hands Big feet 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i don't know the terminology, it shows the sadness of the animal
2006-10-12 18:04:30 · answer #7 · answered by apurba s 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its natural instinct of animal,,,,,,,,,,,,,
no animal like to trapped in cage,,,,,,,,,,
animal belongs to nature,,,,,,,,, not to cage,,,,,,,,,,,,,
animal are social and terroterial species,,,,,,,,,,,, hence they dont like captivity
2006-10-12 19:26:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
restlessness
2006-10-12 18:46:31 · answer #9 · answered by Erin 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋