I started this blog a little over a year ago as a way of exploring the intersection of animal behavior research and human psychology. Research on animal behavior provides a lot of insights for ...

Recovering missing animals requires understanding both animal and human behavior. Credit...Alana Paterson for The New York Times Supported by By Emily Anthes In 1996, Kat Albrecht was a police officer ...

Drastic declines in biodiversity due to human activities present risks to understanding animal behaviors such as tool use, according to new research. Shrinking animal populations make the study of ...

Understanding animal emotions has been a long-running question at the forefront of welfare studies, but a new study may hold the key to decoding the chatter. The answer involves two baby chickens and ...

Tagging wildlife alters animal behavior for days, reports new research. The findings highlight a need for longer tracking periods to better understand animal behavior in the wild. The corresponding ...

Miami University's Center for Animal Behavior (CAB) provides opportunities to study animal behavior at many levels. Whether you investigate individuals within a population or study behavior at the ...

Wildlife experts warn that animals can shift from a calm to a defensive state in seconds, often without obvious warning signs ...

Scientists report that environmental changes are prompting shifts in animal behavior, from altered activity patterns to new habitat use, and many Americans are noticing these changes. Observations by ...

The microsatellite “Raven” will further advance global understanding of wildlife and Earth’s changing environments from space ...

Our environment is changing rapidly, largely as a result of human activities, leading to a significant decline in biodiversity. According to researchers from the University of Victoria and the Max ...