Animal Behavior Archives - Page 5 of 110

Feb 9 2026 | Mia Elliott

Bear-Resistant Containers Change Bear Behavior For The Better

An experiment over several years shows how bear-resistant garbage containers support peaceful coexistence between people and wild animals. READ MORE

Feb 3 2026 | Meghann Cant

Scientific Support For Ending Cages For Farmed Birds

A panel of scientific experts confirms that cages compromise the welfare of ducks, geese, and quails raised for food, supporting the call to ban these common housing systems across the European Union. READ MORE

Jan 23 2026 | Alyssa Hanes

Can I Touch You? What Happens When Therapy Dogs Are Given Choice

Not every dog welcomes touch all the time, but therapy dogs aren’t usually given a choice. What do they do when the decision is theirs? READ MORE

Jan 12 2026 | Lorena Haase

Are Researchers Considering The Effects Of Camera Traps On Wild Animals?

Wild animal research has come a long way, incorporating new technologies such as camera traps. However, the risks of these technologies are rarely discussed. READ MORE

Jan 7 2026 | Jenny Amphaeris

Feline Fine: Improving The Care Of Community Cats

Community cat diets are rarely studied. But this investigation shows how setting up simple feeding stations and a food bank can make a huge difference in the lives of cats without a traditional home. READ MORE

Dec 22 2025 | Ben Wōden

It’s Time To Stop Assuming That Insects Don’t Feel Pain

Much discussion of whether insects can feel pain still uses research from the 1980s as an authority, but the science has come a long way since then. READ MORE

Dec 2 2025 | Amy Brewer

How Getting A Puppy Affects Families With Children

Researchers examined how adding a canine family member shapes children’s and adults’ mental health, revealing both positive experiences and daily challenges. READ MORE

Dec 1 2025 | Meghann Cant

Carnivorous Aquaculture Threatens Wild Fishes And Ecosystems

The demand for wild fishes as feed for European aquaculture operations is projected to increase by 70% by 2040, highlighting immense risks to marine ecosystems. READ MORE