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territorial behaviour

In zoology, the actions by which an animal, or group of animals, protects its territory from incursions by others of its species. Territorial boundaries may be marked by sounds (e.g., birdsong), scents, or even piles of dung. If such advertisement does not discourage intruders, chases and fighting follow. Territories may be seasonal (usually for nesting and feeding the young) or maintained permanently (for hunting and living). Territorial behaviour benefits the species by permitting mating and rearing young without interruption and by preventing overcrowding and minimizing competition for food.

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Writing about their findings in the journal Cell, the researchers said that their study suggested a pivotal role for oestrogen, as well as the enzyme aromatase that is responsible for oestrogen synthesis, in male territorial behaviour.

Aggression in male mice linked to 'girl power' by Asian News International

He draws attention to intensifying territorial behaviour in the mainland areas since the Pre-Roman, but particularly since the Roman Iron Age.

A new treatment on settlement archaeology in SW Finland by Lang, Valter / Estonian Journal of Archaeology

Sunderland was one of six areas of Britain involved in the study and it was found that being involved in gang or territorial behaviour could provide young people with leisure, excitement and support outside their home.

Violence 'a leisure activity for young' Report into turf wars in ... by The Journal (Newcastle, England)

terrestrial equator

Terrestrial Fauna

terrestrial frozen water

terrestrial gravitation

terrestrial guidance

terrestrial link

Terrestrial Magnetism

Terrestrial Magnetism, the Ionosphere, and Radio-Wave Propagation,

Terrestrial Meridian

Terrestrial Noise

terrestrial planet