Question

Why might animals choose to engage in play behavior?

Answer 1

Many animals choose to engage in play behaviour as these play behaviours may be their way of passing signals.

'Fegan' a scientist described these play behaviours as specific signal patterns. He also mentioned that these are on going play. Many of the behaviours used during play can be a signal of conveying the other contexts like aggressiveness, predatory, and sexual feelings. Play can also help animals become more phycologically understanding.

These play actions may help animals to respond well and to interact in a way they can without any speech.