Animal Psychology

Behavioral Studies Behavioral Psychology Fear Responses Cognition Social Behavior Human-Animal Interaction Stress Responses Emotions Attachment Theory Emotions in Animals

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Study Finds Masturbation Is Common and Natural Across Many Bird Species

An evolutionary analysis links the behaviour to mating systems and urges that pet owners and veterinarians generally should not suppress it as a welfare problem.

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Cats Sleep Mostly on Their Left Side to Aid Survival

Animal Psychology

Study Finds Masturbation Is Common and Natural Across Many Bird Species

Viral TikTok Vet Says Pets Can Learn to 'Fake' Illness for Attention

Chimp Drums With Tools While Vocalizing, Offering Clues to Music’s Origins

Punch the Orphaned Macaque Starts Waving as Social Reintegration Advances

Study Finds Dogs, Like Toddlers, Freely Help Caregivers, While Cats Rarely Do

Study Finds No Sign of Cat–Owner Attachment in Standardized Test

Veterinary Leaders Urge New Year's Fireworks Precautions to Protect Pets

Dog Behaviourist Says 20-Minute ‘Sniff Walk’ Can Match an Hour’s Exercise

New Data Show Fireworks Distress Pets for Months, With Limited Ways to Help

Survey Finds Most Pets Fear Fireworks as Year-End Celebrations Near

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Holiday Fireworks Put Pets at Risk as Outlets Share DIY Refuge Tips

Holiday Fireworks Put Pets at Risk as Vets Push Early Prep and Safe Refuges

Golden Retriever Behavior Linked to Genes Also Associated With Human Traits

'Sweet Caroline' Credited With Calming Stressed Foster Cat, Carer Says

Viral TikTok Says Dogs Wait by the Door When Owners Leave

Hyderabad Rescuers Brace for Diwali as Fireworks Imperil Pets, Strays and Birds

New TV Viewing Scale Reveals How Dog Temperaments Shape Their Screen Engagement

Dogs Show No Preference for Generosity in New Kyoto University Study

Study Finds Wild Orcas Deliberately Gifting Food to Humans

Cats Sleep Mostly on Their Left Side to Aid Survival

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