Animal Behavior Archives - Page 102 of 110

Mar 29 2011 | Faunalytics

Fat Companion Animals Getting Fatter According To Latest Survey

In 2010 just over half of cats and dogs were characterised as obese in the U.S., with the problem growing each consecutive year since the first survey in 2007. READ MORE

Mar 21 2011 | Faunalytics

Avian Maternal Response To Chick Distress

This study examined the behavior of domestic hens and found that they exhibit emotions indicative of “empathy” when confronted with their chicks’ distress. READ MORE

Mar 18 2011 | Faunalytics

Measuring Judgement Bias In Traumatised Sheep

This research examined sheep who had been exposed to stressful events and found that they changed their behavior, suggesting that affective states do exist in sheep. READ MORE

Mar 11 2011 | Faunalytics

Application Of The Welfare Quality Protocol To Assess Growing Pigs Kept Under Intensive Conditions In Spain

This study has tested the validity of the Welfare Quality® protocol for assessing the welfare of growing pigs kept on farms. READ MORE

Mar 10 2011 | Faunalytics

Veterinary Care For Horse Transportation By Air

Horses are transported by air for a variety of reasons including competition, breeding and trade. This article summarizes the potential stress and physiological effects of air transport on horses. READ MORE

Mar 6 2011 | Faunalytics

Behavioural Responses Of Canis Familiaris To Different Tail Lengths Of A Remotely-Controlled Life Size Dog Replica

This study found that when dogs communicate, shorter tails are worse than longer tails and a dog with a shorter tail makes an approaching dog more cautious. READ MORE

Mar 5 2011 | Faunalytics

Dogs Outsmart Other Animals In Selecting Smiling Owners

Dogs are able to identify pictures of stranger humans that are smiling 78% of the time, a rate higher than other animals. READ MORE

Feb 22 2011 | Faunalytics

Human Carnivore Conflict And Perspectives

This paper discusses the factors involved in conservation of carnivore species, including lethal and non-lethal methods, and gives a set of recommendations for future strategies in carnivore conservation. READ MORE

Feb 8 2011 | Faunalytics

Obesity In Horses Could Be As High As In Humans

Researchers have estimated that a staggering 54% of leisure horses are thought to be overweight or obese. READ MORE

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Fat Companion Animals Getting Fatter According To Latest Survey

Avian Maternal Response To Chick Distress

Measuring Judgement Bias In Traumatised Sheep

Application Of The Welfare Quality Protocol To Assess Growing Pigs Kept Under Intensive Conditions In Spain

Veterinary Care For Horse Transportation By Air

Behavioural Responses Of Canis Familiaris To Different Tail Lengths Of A Remotely-Controlled Life Size Dog Replica

Dogs Outsmart Other Animals In Selecting Smiling Owners

Human Carnivore Conflict And Perspectives

Obesity In Horses Could Be As High As In Humans

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