Animal Behavior Archives

Citizen Science For The Birds

A beautiful marriage of amateur birder data and scientific statistical modeling promises to provide the best-yet global data on bird populations. READ MORE

Can A Snail Suffer?

Science on the sentience of animals such as snails, clams, mussels, and scallops is not clear. Until it is, we should assume that they can indeed suffer. READ MORE

Bird Brains And Sensory Consciousness

A study finds evidence of sensory consciousness in the brains of corvid birds similar to what is found in the human cerebral cortex. READ MORE

Faunalytics Index – September 2021

This month's Faunalytics Index includes facts and figures about companion animal health, veterinary mental health, vegan romantic relationships, and much more. READ MORE

Is Your Companion Animal Really A Picky Eater?

Whether we feed our companion animals a conventional, raw meat, or vegan diet, they seem happy with whatever’s in their bowl. READ MORE

How Should We Go About Looking For Invertebrate Conscio...

A researcher proposes a hybrid approach to enable a more systematic and efficient search for invertebrate sentience. READ MORE

Happy, Healthy, & Wise: Insights For Promoting Far...

Public perception of farmed animal welfare is more complicated than just thinking about animal health or natural behaviors. This paper explores the nuances of how people think about these issues. READ MORE

Empirically Assessing The Emotions Of Non-Human Animals

Faunalytics' Andrea Polanco explains how scientists empirically assess emotions in non-human animals, and outlines how advocates can benefit from using animal welfare research in their work. READ MORE

How Hurricanes Are Pushing Lizards To Evolve

Tree-dwelling lizards in hurricane-prone areas have larger toepad surface areas, a trait that is passed on genetically. READ MORE

Citizen Science For The Birds

Can A Snail Suffer?

Bird Brains And Sensory Consciousness

Faunalytics Index – September 2021

Is Your Companion Animal Really A Picky Eater?

How Should We Go About Looking For Invertebrate Conscio...

Happy, Healthy, & Wise: Insights For Promoting Far...

Empirically Assessing The Emotions Of Non-Human Animals

How Hurricanes Are Pushing Lizards To Evolve

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Citizen Science For The Birds

Can A Snail Suffer?

Bird Brains And Sensory Consciousness

Faunalytics Index – September 2021

Is Your Companion Animal Really A Picky Eater?

How Should We Go About Looking For Invertebrate Conscio...

Happy, Healthy, & Wise: Insights For Promoting Far...

Empirically Assessing The Emotions Of Non-Human Animals

How Hurricanes Are Pushing Lizards To Evolve

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