Turf war

Revierkampf referred to in the Zoology a territorial behavior , in which (predominantly male) animals their areas defend. The behavior is particularly pronounced in wild animals , but can also be found in domestic animals. Characteristic is z. B. the forking of male deer .

Malformed animals sometimes direct their territorial war , e.g. B. against caregivers. Apparently they see them as opponents after they have reached sexual maturity .

It is known of birds of prey that they occasionally drive away people (e.g. joggers or hikers) who come to the area of ​​the eyrie during the breeding season .