Animal Behavior Archives - Page 71 of 111

Aug 1 2015 | karol orzechowski

Hearing or Vision Impaired Dogs Do Just as Well as ‘Normal’ Counterparts

This study shows that, while some behaviors are different, hearing or vision impaired dogs make great companions and are as trainable as "normal" dogs. READ MORE

Jul 24 2015 | karol orzechowski

Making Matches: Evaluating Cat Behavior In-Shelter Can Lead to Better Adoptions

Evaluating cat behavior in shelters can have a positive effect on one of the greatest risks to successful adoptions: unrealistic expectations of adopters. READ MORE

Jul 20 2015 | karol orzechowski

Your Cat’s Favourite Band: Getting Down With Species Appropriate Music

Cats prefer music that is species-specific, fitting with their rhythms, rather than human music made for human ears. READ MORE

Jul 10 2015 | karol orzechowski

Helping Shelter Dogs Through Behavioral Evaluations: A Case Study from Belgium

Identifying key aspects of a dog's behavior can help in finding a suitable human companion, and shelter programs can be geared towards adoption success. READ MORE

Jul 2 2015 | karol orzechowski

Can Friendship Flourish In Captivity?

Analyzing the relationship between zoo keepers and primates kept in captivity reveals some interesting findings. READ MORE

Jun 30 2015 | karol orzechowski

New Collar Found to Reduce Predation in Pet Cats

Fancy new collar design decreases bird predation by about half, but does not show significant reductions in small mammal predation. READ MORE

Jun 19 2015 | karol orzechowski

Easing The Bark: Medical and Non-Medical Treatments

A dog's bark is a normal, communicative behavior, but how can excessive barking be addressed before the problem becomes too big for less-committed humans? READ MORE

Jun 17 2015 | karol orzechowski

Understanding How Road Noise Affects Wildlife

The noise from cars and roads can significantly impact the behavior of important species, which could have a ripple effect on whole ecosystems. READ MORE