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animal behavior

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noun

  1. behavior.

  2. a branch of biology that deals with the behavior of animals, encompassing such fields as ethology, comparative psychology, behavioral ecology, and sociobiology.


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"The study of tooth marks on fossil bones is important because it provides valuable insights into animal behavior and interactions between species."

From Science Daily Aug. 5, 2026

Not every new insight into hidden animal behavior requires fancy gizmos, however.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 19, 2026

I did not go into conservation or animal behavior, despite putting Jane Goodall toward the top of my most-admired list.

From Slate Oct. 1, 2025

Researchers will cross-check volunteers’ notes against fire and smoke distribution data to look for patterns in animal behavior.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2025

The section on animal behavior was exceptionally well stocked.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood

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