https://padlet.com/vanessa352969/su1xcq57qo1yvrwp Why is the innate instinct of foxes and many other animal species to be social? What are some benefits that come with staying in a group? en-us 2022-05-09 14:11:29 UTC 2022-05-09 15:17:26 UTC hello@padlet.com vanessa352969 https://padlet.com/vanessa352969/su1xcq57qo1yvrwp/wish/2175806141 2022-05-09 14:23:58 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessa352969/su1xcq57qo1yvrwp/wish/2175806141 vanessa352969 https://padlet.com/vanessa352969/su1xcq57qo1yvrwp/wish/2175845094 Foxes are social creatures that stay in groups that are called a pack, leash, skulk, or earth. The pack may include older siblings, foxes of breading ages, mates, and mothers. Each species lives a little differently. For example, the red fox hunts alone, but generally lives in pairs or in a small pack. Other breeds live in larger groups with 3-4 adults. Although foxes live in groups, they usually hunt alone. Cubs will often follow an adult to learn what to eat and where to find it. Foxes also establish territories to supply food when food is scarce. Their blood relatives are permitted to stay on the territory and receive some food, so long as it doesn't cost the dominant pair. In a group, foxes may also split up territory to defend. Throughout their life, foxes only have one mate, but they take on nannies (female foxes that aren't breeders) within the pack to assist in caring for their pups. ]]> 2022-05-09 14:44:28 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessa352969/su1xcq57qo1yvrwp/wish/2175845094 vanessa352969 https://padlet.com/vanessa352969/su1xcq57qo1yvrwp/wish/2175893184 The foxes' behavioral instinct to be social has evolved into an adaptation. The repeated behavior helped with the survival of the breed, and the continuation of the species. Living in a pack provides many benefits to the fox species, and allows for a better chance of survival. For example, during harsh winter months, when food is scarce, they can rely on the rest of the group's food supply. ]]> 2022-05-09 15:10:40 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessa352969/su1xcq57qo1yvrwp/wish/2175893184 vanessa352969 https://padlet.com/vanessa352969/su1xcq57qo1yvrwp/wish/2175898006 I think the benefits of living in a group include safety from predators, increased food supply, and better mating. Even in humans, we see great benefits coming from being social. As children, we're raised by our parents or nannies. We're also taught life skills through interactions with other humans. None of this would be achieved from a solitary lifestyle.]]> 2022-05-09 15:13:08 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessa352969/su1xcq57qo1yvrwp/wish/2175898006 vanessa352969 https://padlet.com/vanessa352969/su1xcq57qo1yvrwp/wish/2175899238 https://www.livescience.com/27168-foxes.html]]> 2022-05-09 15:13:46 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessa352969/su1xcq57qo1yvrwp/wish/2175899238 vanessa352969 https://padlet.com/vanessa352969/su1xcq57qo1yvrwp/wish/2175904313 2022-05-09 15:16:18 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessa352969/su1xcq57qo1yvrwp/wish/2175904313 vanessa352969 https://padlet.com/vanessa352969/su1xcq57qo1yvrwp/wish/2175906343 2022-05-09 15:17:22 UTC https://padlet.com/vanessa352969/su1xcq57qo1yvrwp/wish/2175906343