The study of animal behavior is a cornerstone of psychology ... interact with one another, and experience different emotions, like stress or fear. Whether they are “conscious” in the same ...

Understanding how genes influence complex behaviors remains one of biology's most fascinating challenges. Now, however, in a recent study, researchers have compiled a comprehensive dataset documenting ...

Feeding enrichment programmes which combine stimulating devices with foods that are novel and require processing can positively affect the behaviour of captive ... Monkeys sequentially received three ...

Basic tools for estimating animal welfare include behavioural observations and different validated behavioural tests. Deviations from "normal" behaviour, such as apathy or increased aggression, may ...