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Knowledge Gaps: Animal-Focused Research Ideas For Grad ...

Going into an animal-related graduate studies program? We’ve compiled a list of 9 topics and research areas where you could have a big impact. READ MORE

Using Behavioral Imaging To Study Animal Welfare

Technologies that observe and analyze the movement of monkeys and apes have become more sophisticated. How can they be used to improve animal welfare? READ MORE

Pigs And Horses Can Detect Voice-Based Emotions

Many animals can understand differences in their own species’ vocalizations. But can they tell the difference in emotional tones in other species? READ MORE

Bringing Animals Into AI Ethics

Artificial intelligence (AI) systems impact animals in many ways. This paper presents an argument for including animals in AI ethics. READ MORE

Do Dogs Grieve For Each Other?

Following the loss of a canine companion, dogs show behavior changes described as “grief.” This paper explores what are they actually experiencing, and how it can be defined. READ MORE

Strategic Enrichment: The Key To Farmed Animal Happines...

Factory farms fail to address the emotional and social needs of farmed animals. This study explores the benefits and challenges of providing environmental enrichment to improve their welfare. READ MORE

Do Fish Feel Pain? Scientists Still Can’t Agree

The debate regarding fish sentience continues to rage on between those who believe fish feel pain, and those who do not. But there’s much more to this question than meets [...] READ MORE

When Household Items Become Dog Stressors

Humans know that the microwave and vacuum cleaner pose no threat. Our dogs don’t always see it that way. READ MORE

How Genetics Challenges Dog Breed Stereotypes

After sequencing the DNA of more than 2,000 purebred and mixed-breed dogs, researchers find that behavioral traits are not strongly influenced by genetics. READ MORE

Using Behavioral Imaging To Study Animal Welfare

Pigs And Horses Can Detect Voice-Based Emotions

Bringing Animals Into AI Ethics

Do Dogs Grieve For Each Other?

Strategic Enrichment: The Key To Farmed Animal Happines...

Do Fish Feel Pain? Scientists Still Can’t Agree

When Household Items Become Dog Stressors

How Genetics Challenges Dog Breed Stereotypes

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Knowledge Gaps: Animal-Focused Research Ideas For Grad ...

Using Behavioral Imaging To Study Animal Welfare

Pigs And Horses Can Detect Voice-Based Emotions

Bringing Animals Into AI Ethics

Do Dogs Grieve For Each Other?

Strategic Enrichment: The Key To Farmed Animal Happines...

Do Fish Feel Pain? Scientists Still Can’t Agree

When Household Items Become Dog Stressors

How Genetics Challenges Dog Breed Stereotypes

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