Animal Behavior Archives - Page 87 of 110

May 9 2013 | Faunalytics

Monkeys Show Threat-Sensitive Responses To Humans

This study found that monkeys were able to distinguish between human hunters who posed a threat, and humans who did not pose a threat. READ MORE

May 8 2013 | Kathryn Asher

A Veterinary and Behavioral Analysis of Dolphin Killing Methods Currently Used in the “Drive Hunt” in Taiji, Japan

Study finds the Taiji dolphin slaughter does not conform to recognized welfare requirements. READ MORE

Apr 19 2013 | Faunalytics

Third-Party Social Evaluation Of Humans By Monkeys

This study has found that monkeys evaluate individuals based not only on their own personal interaction with them but also based on witnessing the individual’s interaction with others. READ MORE

Apr 15 2013 | Faunalytics

Survey Finds Support For Open Housing For Sows

A study by the National Pork Board has found that a quarter of farmers no longer use sow stalls and that another 14% plan to convert to open crates and stalls. READ MORE

Apr 3 2013 | Faunalytics

Longitudinal Analysis Of Attitudes Toward Wolves

This study examined Wisconsin residents’ attitudes towards wolves and found that there was increased amount of fear for wolves and increased desire to poach wolves. READ MORE

Mar 20 2013 | Faunalytics

Assessing The Safety Of Predation Deterrent Devices To Pet Cats

Predation deterrent devices in cats are shown to have minimal risks, with injuries and death being infrequent. READ MORE

Mar 6 2013 | Faunalytics

An Evaluation Of Exercise Pen Use By Circus Tigers (Pathera Tigris Tigris)

Tigers in circus captivity make use of exercise pens that are given to them, but this does not eliminate pacing. Tigers spent over half the time lying down in the pen. READ MORE

Feb 27 2013 | Faunalytics

Adrenocortical Activity Measure Of African Elephants Stress

Through measuring hormones found in fecal matter, researchers have found that African elephants residing inside protected areas had significantly lower levels of stress. READ MORE

Jan 30 2013 | Faunalytics

Do Hens Have Friends?

This study examined if hens had a preference towards the company of particular hens, and found that there was no compelling evidence to support this idea. READ MORE

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Monkeys Show Threat-Sensitive Responses To Humans

A Veterinary and Behavioral Analysis of Dolphin Killing Methods Currently Used in the “Drive Hunt” in Taiji, Japan

Third-Party Social Evaluation Of Humans By Monkeys

Survey Finds Support For Open Housing For Sows

Longitudinal Analysis Of Attitudes Toward Wolves

Assessing The Safety Of Predation Deterrent Devices To Pet Cats

An Evaluation Of Exercise Pen Use By Circus Tigers (Pathera Tigris Tigris)

Adrenocortical Activity Measure Of African Elephants Stress

Do Hens Have Friends?

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