This resource provides an overview of ethology, focusing on the study of animal behavior in natural settings. It introduces key concepts such as sensitive periods, moments in life when learning certain skills is most effective, and the idea of sociocultural transmission, which describes how knowledge, cultural practices, and skills are passed from one generation to the next through social interactions. The resource encourages students to engage with the material through discussions and reflections about how baby animals learn vital survival behaviors from their parents and how they themselves have learned new skills within their communities through interactions with others.