Animal Behavior Archives

Helping Wild Animals Respond To Climate Change

Researchers review scientific literature in an attempt to jump start climate change research by behaviourists and promote citizen science actions. READ MORE

Exotic Companion Animals: Demand, Release, And Invasive...

There are many issues with keeping exotic companion animals, but it's often unclear what we should do to reduce demand for them. This blog looks at the issue in depth [...] READ MORE

Culture As An Animal Welfare Issue For Birds

A review of existing literature on bird culture and its evolution finds a broad range of social and cultural behavior in a wide range of species. READ MORE

The Unintended Consequences of Backyard Bird Feeders

Feeding wild birds has become a multi-billion-dollar global industry. This study examines the impact of this human activity on the size and composition of bird populations in Britain. READ MORE

Do Wild Animals Suffer More Than They Enjoy Life?

The suffering of wild animals may not be as easy to weigh as we have previously believed... but that shouldn't preclude us from acting to alleviate it whenever possible. READ MORE

Faunalytics Index – September 2019

This month's Faunalytics Index provides facts and figures about atheism and veganism, zoos, animals used in experiments, companion animal shelters, and much more. READ MORE

What Motivates Change In The Asian Farmed Animal Indust...

In Asia, increasing knowledge within the industry, combined with external regulation and rewards, is believed to be the most effective way forward for improving animal welfare. READ MORE

Raven See, Raven Feel: Emotional Contagion In Birds

Researchers find evidence supporting the idea that birds' emotional reactions may be contagious – meaning that when one is suffering, others may feel distress as well. READ MORE

No Better Than Flipping A Coin?: Behavioral Evaluations...

A review of research on canine behavioral evaluations suggests they may not be appropriate tools for use in shelters, because they can result in faulty information that's used make life-or-death [...] READ MORE

Helping Wild Animals Respond To Climate Change

Exotic Companion Animals: Demand, Release, And Invasive...

Culture As An Animal Welfare Issue For Birds

The Unintended Consequences of Backyard Bird Feeders

Do Wild Animals Suffer More Than They Enjoy Life?

Faunalytics Index – September 2019

What Motivates Change In The Asian Farmed Animal Indust...

Raven See, Raven Feel: Emotional Contagion In Birds

No Better Than Flipping A Coin?: Behavioral Evaluations...

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Helping Wild Animals Respond To Climate Change

Exotic Companion Animals: Demand, Release, And Invasive...

Culture As An Animal Welfare Issue For Birds

The Unintended Consequences of Backyard Bird Feeders

Do Wild Animals Suffer More Than They Enjoy Life?

Faunalytics Index – September 2019

What Motivates Change In The Asian Farmed Animal Indust...

Raven See, Raven Feel: Emotional Contagion In Birds

No Better Than Flipping A Coin?: Behavioral Evaluations...

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