Summary:
- Mating refers to the union of a male and female of the same species for reproduction.
- In many species, males put on courtship displays to encourage females to choose them as mates.
- To attract a mate, a male bowerbird builds an elaborate nest decorated with hundreds of small blue objects.
- Animals generally do not defend their territory by fighting.
- Instead, they are more likely to use display behavior.
- It gets the message across without the need for fighting.
- Some animals deposit chemicals to mark the boundary of their territory.