Animal Behavior Archives - Page 31 of 110

Aug 7 2020 | Andrea Polanco

How Cows Are ‘Designed’ By Farmers And Social Values

Modern-day cow breeds reflect societal values about what cows should look like and how they should behave. This paper looks at the phenomenon of farmed animal design. READ MORE

Jul 31 2020 | Faunalytics

We Need Better Measures For Fish Welfare

Innumerable fishes are confined by humans in farms to be raised for food. Current regulations are not good enough, and it’s time we look more closely at how to protect their welfare. READ MORE

Jun 29 2020 | Lukas Jasiunas

Cows Sound Different To Each Other, Whether We Hear It Or Not

Researchers find that cows have individual voices that they can recognize, and that their cow speech recognition works in a variety of contexts. READ MORE

Jun 25 2020 | Trent Davidson

Improving Conditions for Elephants in Tourism

A group of researchers summarizes the current understanding of the welfare of tourist elephants in Thailand, offering recommendations for how to improve their well-being and safety. READ MORE

Jun 23 2020 | Owen Rogers

Guidelines For Non-Invasive, Respectful Research With Animals

Researchers outline a three-pronged approach to conducting ethical research with animals, using the principles of non-maleficence, beneficence, and voluntary participation. READ MORE

Jun 16 2020 | Sara Streeter

The Dangers Of ‘Biofouled’ Ocean Plastic

When plastic spends time in seawater, it becomes "biofouled" with marine life, from plants to crustaceans. It may start to smell like food, which creates problems for nearby wildlife. READ MORE

Jun 11 2020 | Lukas Jasiunas

Fishes Remember Being Caught For A Long Time

Researchers find that wild cleaner fishes can remember being caught up to 11 months after the fact, and actively try to avoid getting caught again. READ MORE

Jun 9 2020 | Owen Rogers

The Welfare Of Invertebrates: A Starting Point

Invertebrates are rarely included in discussions of animal welfare. This book chapter looks at why that may be the case, and why it’s important to push the issue forward. READ MORE

May 19 2020 | Faunalytics

Plastic Pollution In The Coral Triangle

Many of us know that the waste plastic contaminating our oceans harms a vast array of marine animals. This study looks at its effects on filter feeders who graze in the water. READ MORE

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How Cows Are ‘Designed’ By Farmers And Social Values

We Need Better Measures For Fish Welfare

Cows Sound Different To Each Other, Whether We Hear It Or Not

Improving Conditions for Elephants in Tourism

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The Dangers Of ‘Biofouled’ Ocean Plastic

Fishes Remember Being Caught For A Long Time

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