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Animal Migration

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Definition: Periodic movements of animals in response to seasonal changes or reproductive instinct. Hormonal changes are the trigger in at least some animals. Most migrations are made for reasons of climatic change, feeding, or breeding.     
See Also Homing Behavior 		Other names Migrations, Animal; Animal Migrations; Migration, Animal

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