Aggression is defined as threats or harmful actions directed toward another individual. In animals, aggressive behaviors are a means of communication. Dogs and cats use aggressive displays, threats and attacks to resolve competitive disputes over resources (territory, food) or to increase their reproductive potential. "Aggression" describes the behavior, but does not give any information about underlying motives or causes. Aggression can have multiple motivations.

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