0478 - To Fight or Not to Fight, That is the Question: How and Why Animals Engage in Conflicts With One Another
Course Description
Many animals live in groups, from swarms of bees to herds of antelope to troops of chimpanzees and communities of humans. Conflict is a natural part of social living. Often, many individuals want access to the same resources, such as food or territory, but there isn’t always enough for everyone. In this lecture, we will examine how animals deal with conflict among groupmates, how they decide if a conflict is worthy of a fight, and why some fights escalate to harmful violence.
Instructor
Julia Kilgour (she/her) is a behavioural ecologist, interested in social behaviour and urban wildlife. She is currently a NSERC postdoctoral researcher at the University of Guelph where she is studying free-roaming cats in cities, how they affect other species, and the role of humans in directing those effects. Prior to her current position, Julia has studied social behaviour and the evolution of aggression in bats and fruit flies, as well as working as and urban wildlife biologist at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, Illinois.
Location
Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex, Community Pavilion (101 Father David Bauer Drive, Waterloo, ON)
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Parking is free.
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Download the facility map (PDF) to find facilities and parking lots.
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Check Grand River Transit for public transit locations, times and fees
Notes
- Lecture Time : 130-300 pm
- Lecture Cost: $14.00 + HST
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Participants must register for the class before the start date of the course. There will be no opportunity for purchase the day the class begins.
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Laurier’s online registration system accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Visa Debit, and MasterCard Debit.
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You will only be able to purchase 1 seat at the time of registration. If looking to register more than 1 person, each registrant will require their own account to complete the registration.
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Lectures are non-refundable
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Contact
Please email lall@wlu.ca with any questions