Animal Behavior Archives - Page 7 of 110

Sep 24 2025 | Mia Elliott

Getting Gray Squirrels To Take The Bait

This study offers a promising look into how scientists can use baited feeders to help control gray squirrel populations in the United Kingdom. READ MORE

Sep 22 2025 | Jenny Amphaeris

Toying With Behavioral Change: Encouraging Play With Cats

An online campaign encouraged daily playtime with cats, offering potential ways to overcome the barriers that often prevent guardians from engaging in this important activity. READ MORE

Sep 17 2025 | Jessica Whiting

Common Veterinary Drugs Pose Hidden Threat To Garden Birds

Insecticides previously banned in farming have been found in the nests of blue tits and great tits from a surprising source: companion animal fur. READ MORE

Sep 15 2025 | Maggie Herskowitz

Stress Reduction For Rodents In Laboratories: Better, But Not Great

Researchers conducted analyses of over 200 studies on rats and mice in laboratories and concluded that “enriched” housing leads to reduced stress and improved health. READ MORE

Sep 12 2025 | Jennifer Rao

How Support May Help Dogs Stay Adopted

Data shows that most adopted dogs face issues early on. But with the right support, shelters and rescues may be able to help most stay in homes. READ MORE

Sep 4 2025 | Oleksandra Mukha

Is It Time To Regulate Canada’s Dog Training Industry?

In Canada, dog training is an unregulated profession, meaning that anyone can call themselves a trainer. This raises serious concerns for dog welfare. READ MORE

Sep 2 2025 | Jane Mugure Kiarie

More Cow Time For Calves Improves Health And Welfare

Due to increasing public concern over calves being taken from their mothers soon after birth, some dairy farmers are adopting cow-calf-contact systems. READ MORE

Aug 29 2025 | Kerri Tenniswood

Shifting Cats From “Eat, Prey, Love” To “Eat, Play, Love”

Solving the debate between outdoor cats and biodiversity loss is an age-old problem. Researchers investigate how to reduce cat predation with guardian buy-in. READ MORE

Aug 25 2025 | Alyssa Hanes

More Than A Feeling: Evidence That Reptiles May Experience Moods

Can tortoises be optimistic? For the first time, researchers use cognitive bias tests on reptiles to explore whether mood influences their behavior. READ MORE

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Getting Gray Squirrels To Take The Bait

Toying With Behavioral Change: Encouraging Play With Cats

Common Veterinary Drugs Pose Hidden Threat To Garden Birds

Stress Reduction For Rodents In Laboratories: Better, But Not Great

How Support May Help Dogs Stay Adopted

Is It Time To Regulate Canada’s Dog Training Industry?

More Cow Time For Calves Improves Health And Welfare

Shifting Cats From “Eat, Prey, Love” To “Eat, Play, Love”

More Than A Feeling: Evidence That Reptiles May Experience Moods

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