What purpose does the behavior serve for the current generation of this animal species? What purpose did the behavior serve for previous generations of this animal species? What purpose could the behavior serve for future generations of the animal species? Describe in detail using research sources to answer.
Are there any problems related to the behavior? In other words, is this behavior at all dysfunctional? If so, describe them in detail. If not, move on to the next question. Describe in detail using research sources to answer.
Are there similar behaviors shared by other animal species? If so, describe the similar behaviors and which animals show the behaviors. Describe in detail using research sources to answer.
How is this behavior like or unlike any human behaviors? Describe in detail.