animal behavior

American  

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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Other Word Forms

• animal behaviorist noun

Example Sentences

"Even small changes in their environment can make them suspicious," said Loretto, who is at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna, and began the research at the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior.

From Barron's

"Dogs in our home share not only our physical environment, but may also share some of the psychological challenges associated with modern living. Our pets may be excellent models of some human psychiatric conditions associated with emotional disturbance," said Professor Daniel Mills, a specialist in problem animal behavior at the University of Lincoln, who was also involved in the study.

From Science Daily

Last week, we reported on how China is using insights about animal behavior to train AI-controlled drones.

From The Wall Street Journal

This week, Josh Chin reports on how China is using insights about animal behavior to train AI-controlled drones.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From Slate