Animal Behavior Archives - Page 13 of 110

Jun 12 2024 | Alaina Sigler

Supporting Animals In Grief

In this blog, animal chaplain Alaina Sigler offers data, insights, and personal experiences navigating animal grief, serving as both a case study and a call for more research in this understudied area. READ MORE

Jun 7 2024 | Narges Kalantari

Environmental Enrichment For Captive Chimpanzees

Environmental enrichment is crucial for captive chimp welfare. This study explores important factors to consider for a successful enrichment strategy. READ MORE

Jun 6 2024 | David Rooney

Understanding The Causes Of Californian Mountain Lion Mortality

Despite a hunting ban, California’s mountain lions still face significant risk. What factors affect their survival? READ MORE

Jun 5 2024 | Abby Steketee

What Is Wild Animal Welfare Physiology?

This paper proposes how and why we should use physiological markers to study the welfare of animals in the wild. READ MORE

May 27 2024 | Leah Kelly

Interpreting Joy In Nonhuman Animals

This study gives an overview of promising methods for studying positive emotions in nonhuman animals, and argues that far more research is needed. READ MORE

May 21 2024 | Alyssa Hanes

What Influences Fear Of Thunder In Dogs?

Many companion dogs are afraid of thunder. Research shows how guardians' actions and home environment affect their dogs’ fear development. READ MORE

May 13 2024 | Katy Myers

The Experience Of Being A Reactive Dog Guardian

This research found that reactive dogs and their guardians are often misunderstood, which can lead to unique challenges and mixed emotions for those going through it. READ MORE

Mar 25 2024 | Leah Kelly

How Does Road Traffic Affect Squirrels?

In an effort to improve upon previous research, this study used daily, long-term data collection to measure roadkill incidents among ground squirrels in Colorado. READ MORE

Mar 15 2024 | Elena Schaller

How Social Media Affects Perceptions Of Zoo Animals

With the rising popularity of social media, zoos and wild animal conservation groups need to understand how images make their animals appear to the public. READ MORE

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Supporting Animals In Grief

Environmental Enrichment For Captive Chimpanzees

Understanding The Causes Of Californian Mountain Lion Mortality

What Is Wild Animal Welfare Physiology?

Interpreting Joy In Nonhuman Animals

What Influences Fear Of Thunder In Dogs?

The Experience Of Being A Reactive Dog Guardian

How Does Road Traffic Affect Squirrels?

How Social Media Affects Perceptions Of Zoo Animals

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