After becoming familiar with her local environment,a coyote learns to go to a specific stream for water when she is thirsty.She also tends to go to a particular shady area when the temperature is hot.These behaviours are best considered examples of:

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The coyote's ability to learn to go to a specific stream for water and a shady area for relief from the heat are examples of personal adaptation. These behaviours are not simply automatic responses to stimuli or part of the species' innate capabilities, but rather demonstrate the coyote's ability to learn and adapt to her specific environment. This is different from avoidance conditioning, which involves learning to avoid a specific stimulus or punishment, and is not necessarily related to basic survival needs like water and shelter from heat.

After Becoming Familiar with Her Local Environment,a Coyote Learns to Go