Animals Interaction

a) Animals interact with either same or different species for different reasons.

1.      Food and water

• Competition for food and water occurs when the sources of food and water are limited. 
• The more limited the resources, the more intense the competition.
• If the food abundant, animals do not need to compete

2.      Mate

• Happens among the same species during mating session.
• To ensure the survival of their species.

   

3.     Shelter and territory

• Occur when animals are looking for shelter or defending their own territory.
• Need to be in control of certain territory that provides them with food, water and shelter.