The study of animal behaviour and reinforcement dynamics encompasses a multifaceted domain that explores how organisms adapt and learn from their environment. Central to this field is the interplay ...

In 1974, philosopher Thomas Nagel posed a deceptively simple question: “what is it like to be a bat?”. His point wasn’t really about bats. He was offering a provocative challenge about the limits of ...

A new international survey reveals clear differences in how veterinarians and animal welfare scientists in Japan and the UK perceive animal welfare, particularly animal behaviour.

Animal behaviour encompasses a vast spectrum of actions and reactions by organisms as they interact with their environment and each other. Drawing on insights from classical ethology, behavioural ...

Never underestimate the mind of a crow. Members of a family of birds that includes ravens, rooks, magpies, and jays, crows have been known to bend wire into hooks to retrieve food; drop nuts in a road ...

It's time to stop bickering, accept what science tells us, acknowledge the widespread occurrence of intentional behavioral flexibility, and pay attention to why it has evolved.

In the natural world -- where predators pounce, prey flee, and group members feed and sleep in solidarity -- animal behavior is glorious in its variety. Now, new research suggests there may be an ...

The animal that solves puzzles for fun – even when there’s no treat at the end - Findings help explain why raccoons are so well-equipped to thrive in cities ...

A tiger walks the same worn groove along the edge of its exhibit like a broken record. A parrot methodically plucks out its own feathers until bare skin shows through. To a casual visitor, these can ...

Detail that zoochosis can come from a variety of factors, including social isolation, small enclosures, noisy visitors, and lack of enrichment. Explore how zoos are working to reduce zoochosis through ...