Study how animals establish, defend, and maintain territories through signs and behaviors. Learn to recognize territorial markers—scent markings, scrapes, calls, visual displays, and boundary patrols. Track wolves' howling to define pack ranges, observe birds defending nesting areas, find deer rubs and scrapes, or identify otter latrines marking riverbanks.
Understanding territoriality reveals animal social structures, resource management, and survival strategies. Use field guides to interpret signs, observe respectfully from distance, and map territories over time. Skills apply to wildlife biology, hunting, and deeper appreciation of animal intelligence. Territorial behavior shows animals' complexity beyond simple instinct.