Animal Behavior Archives

Putting An End To “Cub Petting”

In recent years, captive “lion cub petting experiences” have become immensely popular tourist attractions. This study explores the welfare threats found in South Africa’s cub petting facilities. READ MORE

Designer Dogs Are More Than Pretty Companions

People often have preconceived notions about living with a “designer” dog. But do these expectations meet the reality of designer dog guardianship? READ MORE

How Urban Wild Animals Reacted To COVID-19

The COVID-19 lockdowns created an unprecedented situation for humans to observe the behavior of wild animals in deserted urban areas. READ MORE

Highlights From The Library Front Desk

Faunalytics’ Research Library has just hit 5,000 entries! Our Content Director, karol orzechowski, reflects on the growth of the database we’ve built and shares some of his favorites from the [...] READ MORE

The Adoptability Of Hoarded Cats

Little is known about the medium- and long-term behavior and outcomes of cats adopted from hoarded homes. A recent study found that such animals are just as “adoptable” as other [...] READ MORE

Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks

Shelters are always on the lookout for strategies that may bolster adoption rates. This study examines how the introduction of a training program for shelter dogs affected adoption rates. READ MORE

The Mental Endurance Of Bumblebees

Bumblebees are willing to endure pain for a reward – but only when it’s worth it. This suggests a capacity to feel pain, similar to mammals. READ MORE

Wildfires And Animal Protection: Towards Better Interve...

Wildfires are traumatic for animals. This blog explores how wild animals cope with the physical and psychological stress of wildfires and suggests how advocates can help. READ MORE

Wind Energy And The Eurasian Eagle Owl

Wind farms can help reduce carbon emissions, but they might also harm local bird populations. A new study looks at how the Eurasian eagle owl copes with construction activities. READ MORE

Putting An End To “Cub Petting”

Designer Dogs Are More Than Pretty Companions

How Urban Wild Animals Reacted To COVID-19

Highlights From The Library Front Desk

The Adoptability Of Hoarded Cats

Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks

The Mental Endurance Of Bumblebees

Wildfires And Animal Protection: Towards Better Interve...

Wind Energy And The Eurasian Eagle Owl

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Putting An End To “Cub Petting”

Designer Dogs Are More Than Pretty Companions

How Urban Wild Animals Reacted To COVID-19

Highlights From The Library Front Desk

The Adoptability Of Hoarded Cats

Teaching Old Dogs New Tricks

The Mental Endurance Of Bumblebees

Wildfires And Animal Protection: Towards Better Interve...

Wind Energy And The Eurasian Eagle Owl

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