Abnormal Behaviour
Across
- 3. The condition of an animal being kept by humans in environments such as zoos, aquariums, laboratories, or private collections.
- 5. Any factor that causes stress, such as noise, overcrowding, social conflict, or lack of stimulation.
- 8. Behaviour Behaviour directed towards an alternative target when the original target is unavailable.
- 9. Behaviour Behaviour repeated frequently with little variation and often no obvious purpose.
Down
- 1. Behaviour Repetitive, unvarying behaviour with no obvious goal or function. Often used as an indicator of poor welfare.
- 2. Behaviour Behaviour that differs from what is considered typical or natural for a species. Often associated with poor welfare, stress, illness, or inappropriate environments.
- 4. Repetitive walking along the same route, commonly seen in captive carnivores experiencing stress or frustration.
- 5. Behaviour that causes injury to the animal, such as feather plucking or self-biting.
- 6. A physiological and behavioural response to challenges or threats within the environment.
- 7. Excessive grooming that may lead to hair loss, skin damage, or self-injury.