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Sloth selfies may look harmless, but research reveals the hidden cost to the animals

A peer-reviewed study found sloths used in selfie tourism were physically manipulated during nearly half of observed handling ...
The Reptile Zoo on MSN

Best animal moments of the year with reptiles, elephants and more

This animal compilation features reptiles, elephants, alligators, snakes, birds, capybaras, and other memorable encounters ...
Phys.org

Animal behavior research better at keeping observer bias from sneaking in—but there's still room to improve

Animal behavior research relies on careful observation of animals. Researchers might spend months in a jungle habitat watching tropical birds mate and raise their young. They might track the rates of ...
Phys.org

Researchers develop new AI tool for advanced animal behavior analysis

Animal behavior analysis is a fundamental tool in various studies, ranging from basic neuroscience research to understanding the causes and treatments of diseases. It is widely applied not only in ...
The Conversation

Changing wild animals’ behavior could help save them – but is it ethical?

When large and warty cane toads were first brought to Australia nearly 100 years ago, they had a simple mission: to gobble up beetles and other pests in the sugarcane fields. Today, though, the toads ...
The Conversation

Animal behavior research is getting better at keeping observer bias from sneaking in – but there’s still room to improve

Animal behavior research relies on careful observation of animals. Researchers might spend months in a jungle habitat watching tropical birds mate and raise their young. They might track the rates of ...