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Do animals play fair?: A non-invasive behavioural study

Year 12 Skill Level 2.1 NCEA AS91153

Key Competencies:

Carry out a practical investigation in a biology context, with supervision.

Summary:

Carry out an investigation of life processes (in this instance cognitive ethology) which explains how and why reciprocal play behaviour is a valuable survival adaptation, and, as an extension, look at how this survival advantage can lead to moral development in animals.

Subject
Biology
Topic(s)
Behavioural study Non-invasive Animal experimentation
Key Competencies
Ecology and evolution Living world