Territory (animal)
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In ethology, territory is the sociographical area that an animal consistently defends against conspecific competition using agonistic behaviors or real physical aggression. Animals that actively defen
Ring-tailed lemurs hold their distinctive tails high in the air during territorial scent marking. They also engage in "stink fights" with intruding males.
The antebrachial scent gland and spur on the forearm of a male ring-tailed lemur
Two domestic cats posturing during ritualized aggression over a territory
A western marsh harrier is mobbed by a northern lapwing. The marsh harrier, a male, had been quartering the ground in which lapwing and redshank were nesting.
Bunting (animal behavior)
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Bunting is a form of animal behavior, often found in felids, in which the animal butts or rubs its head against other things, including people. Bunting as a behaviour can be viewed as a variation of s
Territory (animal)
…not happen, the territory may be defended by actual fighting, although this is generally a last resort. Advertising the territory Scent marking Felids rub their heads on vegetation Wolves mark their territories with urine Tigers and lions spray urine on scent posts Scent marking, also known as territorial marking or…
A cat demonstrating bunting behaviour on a dog.
A leopard rubbing a tree
A snow leopard rubbing his head on a tree
Lions display bunting as a form of greeting when met with other pride members.