Agonistic behaviour in bears....?

Question

Agonistic behaviour is to do with aggression and submission To avoid conflict. It's about animals sizing each other up before they get into fights.

could anyone explain this about bears what would it look like in bears!!!

Answer 1

4 : of, relating to, or being aggressive or defensive social interaction (as fighting, fleeing, or submitting) between individuals usually of the same species.

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

One way that a grizzly signals another bear is by showing off its size. A small bear will usually run from a bigger bear. Two bears that are the same size may circle each other. An angry grizzly will signal by lowering its head and flattening its ears. The bear may even growl or snort.

Some grizzlies stretch up tall and use their claws to scratch the bark of trees. This leaves behind the grizzly’s scent. Its scent lets other bears know that the grizzly is around. This may keep grizzlies from running into each other and probably prevents fights.