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Animal Behavior

Dec 1 2023 | Stephen Ingram

Perceived Adoptability Of “Challenging” Dogs

Dogs with medical or behavioral issues, or histories of abuse, have a harder time finding homes. This research explores how potential adopters perceive these issues. READ MORE

Nov 9 2023 | Eugenia Arria

Making Animal Welfare Assessments More Inclusive

Non-mammal welfare can be difficult to measure with existing tools. This study shows how welfare assessments can become more inclusive to all animals. READ MORE

Nov 6 2023 | Jonathan Sutton

What’s Driving Bird Declines In Europe?

This study explores how different human pressures have affected birds in Europe over time, including both positive and negative outcomes. READ MORE

Oct 12 2023 | Josh O'Riordan

Improving The Welfare Of Dogs In Confinement

Providing toys and companionship to dogs in confinement may help reduce their stress levels. READ MORE

Oct 6 2023 | Devatha Nair

How Microplastics Affect Hermit Crabs

After just five days of microplastic exposure, hermit crabs make worse decisions about which shell to move into. READ MORE

Sep 28 2023 | Maxine Chan

Opening A Dialogue To Improve Animal Studies

The fields of compassionate conservation and multispecies studies offer fresh perspectives on important animal issues. READ MORE

Sep 11 2023 | Rekha Sharma

Beyond Natural Behavior In Animal Welfare Science

Good welfare means more than animals expressing their natural behaviors. It requires us to think more deeply about how behaviors are learned and evolve. READ MORE

Aug 22 2023 | Antonieta Pais Lopes

Wild Animals Can Live Positive Lives

These authors argue that there is not enough evidence to suggest that wild animals' lives are overall negative. READ MORE

Aug 11 2023 | Ozy Frantz

Enrichment For Dogs With Separation Anxiety

Long-lasting chews may be the best kind of enrichment for dogs who are distressed when left alone. READ MORE

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