| Active |
Moves about a lot |
| Anxious |
Uneasy, easily startled |
| Calm |
Not easily disturbed by changes within or outside environment |
| Cautious |
Exhibits care in actions |
| Cooperative |
Easily compliant |
| Curious |
Readily explores new situations |
| Dominant |
Displaces/overpowers others |
| Excitable |
Strong reaction to changes |
| Fearful |
Easily shaken; avoids changes and assumes protective or aggressive body postures |
| Flexible |
Adapts comfortably to change |
| Playful |
Initiates and easily joins in play |
| Sociable |
Seeks out companionship |
| Solitary |
Chooses to spend time alone |
| Stereotypical |
Fixed and oversimplified in behaviors |
| Submissive |
Gives in easily to others |
| Tense |
Shows restraint in posture and movement; carries the body stiffly and tries to pull back and be less noticeable |
| Vigilant |
Alert, attentive, notices all changes |
| Uninterested |
No care in changes in environment, or conspecifics |
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With novelties or environmental changes
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| Aggressive |
Hostile or threatening reaction |
| Fearful |
Retreats from others |
| Friendly |
Initiates proximity |
| Uninterested |
Shows no interest |
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With humans
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| Aggressive |
Hostile or threatening rection |
| Fearful |
Retreats from people |
| Friendly |
Initiates proximity |
| Uninterested |
Shows no interest |