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Stereotypy In Dogs: What It Means And How To Address It

A new study looks at stereotypic behavior in companion dogs, and how it might be similar to that shown by zoo and laboratory animals. READ MORE

Young Children, Dogs, And Behavior Interpretation

Research shows that children misinterpret fear in dogs as being "happy," which is dangerous and may be a major cause of dog bites. READ MORE

The Social Lives Of Fishes

Recent research on social cognition in fishes shows that they are able to make complex decisions and cooperate in various social situations. READ MORE

Deforestation And Its Effects On Bird Communities

Scientists combine bird detection data with mathematical modelling and show that bird diversity is greater in forests not exposed to logging. READ MORE

Human Expansion And Its Effects On Wildlife

Researchers are united – we need more knowledge on the long-term effects of human expansion on wildlife. This blog post looks at some recent scholarship on the subject. READ MORE

Do Zoos Priorities Align with Zoo Visitors’ Prioritie...

29% of zoo visitors think ensuring the animals' welfare is a key responsibility for zoos, but none of the zoos in this study identified it as a top priority. READ MORE

The Deep Bond Between Companion Animals And Children

Scientists find child-companion animal relationships are comparable to - and possibly more satisfying than - human relationships among siblings. READ MORE

Rethinking Dog Breed Identification in Veterinary Pract...

The visual identification of dog breeds is made more difficult when assessing mixed breed dogs. This paper examines whether it is useful for veterinarians to attempt to visually identify mixed [...] READ MORE

Benefits Of Artificial Reefs

Artificial reefs may be able to buffer rare and non-migratory species from local extinction in times of drought, and should be considered in efforts to preserve aquatic biodiversity. READ MORE

Stereotypy In Dogs: What It Means And How To Address It

Young Children, Dogs, And Behavior Interpretation

The Social Lives Of Fishes

Deforestation And Its Effects On Bird Communities

Human Expansion And Its Effects On Wildlife

Do Zoos Priorities Align with Zoo Visitors’ Prioritie...

The Deep Bond Between Companion Animals And Children

Rethinking Dog Breed Identification in Veterinary Pract...

Benefits Of Artificial Reefs

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Stereotypy In Dogs: What It Means And How To Address It

Young Children, Dogs, And Behavior Interpretation

The Social Lives Of Fishes

Deforestation And Its Effects On Bird Communities

Human Expansion And Its Effects On Wildlife

Do Zoos Priorities Align with Zoo Visitors’ Prioritie...

The Deep Bond Between Companion Animals And Children

Rethinking Dog Breed Identification in Veterinary Pract...

Benefits Of Artificial Reefs

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