#animal psychology

[merelygifted]

Goffin’s cockatoo named third species that carries toolkits around in preparation for future tasks

#Animal Tool Use #Goffin's Cockatoos #Animal Intelligence #Animal Psychology #Parrots #Birds #Birbs #WHOA

[clemsfilmdiary]

Inside the Mind of a Cat (2022, Andy Mitchell)

8/20/22

#Inside the Mind of a Cat #documentary #cats #animals #pets #psychology #animal behavior #animal psychology #evolution #interspecies #training #2020s #history #cat lovers #Japan #cultural differences

[skyetears]

Cats are a fantastic judge of character. A cat will not warm to a stranger unless they are certain that person will bring them no harm. Watch how they interact with children, which children they feel comfortable around - I dare say you won't be surprised, and their choice in child also reflects the parenting style that child has been subject to. Watch which person they give their attention to next time you have multiple people over to your house - I dare say you might be surprised.

#my cat #animal psychology #psychology #petstagram #cats of tumblr #comfort #comfy aesthetic

[k00283645]

Secondary Research

The psychology of imprinting.

This is one of the sources I looked into for my project. As it's about chicks imprinting on things I wanted to take a deeper dive into that that actually is. The main idea I've learned from this there is a certain time in any animal/human's life called the critical period where anything learned is fixed in your brain and cannot be forgotten. "For birds like ducks, geese and turkeys, that hatch and begin walking around, the need to follow something for their own safety is vital to their early survival, so imprinting happens in the first few hours and days." - from the above article. Imprinting is a result of a safety instinct and the consequence of the critical period. Another thing I found out about imprinting that is particularly relevant to my project is the fact that these chicks don't necessarily just imprint on living things. They are known to imprint on for example, the farmers boots instead of the farmer themselves. In one experiment they imprinted on, and followed around a moving toy train. This really opened up my ideas for prints.

#prints #child psychology #animal psychology #chicks #secondary research #imprint

[tired-little-soul]

Crows learn about danger examining dead (crow) bodies

There's this article about how crows gather around their dead to learn about possible danger by examining the scene and body.

THESE BIRDS ARE SO FREAKING SMART I LOVE THEM.

What the article says so far:

They become very cautious around areas where other crows died

They take longer to approach any food around those areas

They remember the people seen near dead crows and scold them

They can differentiate between the death of one of their own and a pigeon, for example. Seeing a dead pigeon didn't make them aversive

They learn about new predators based on how close they were to the body

#bird behavior #birdblr #animal psychology #animal behavior #behaviors #interesting #crow #counting crows

[hauntedselves]

a post for fun: can dogs be autistic?

(the answer is... not really, because autism is a human condition, but they certainly can have neurological and behavioural issues that look like autism!)

#autism #dogpost #animal psychology #no bold

[moddeydhoo]

The student went around asking everyone, "Does the cat have Buddha-nature?"

The first master said, "No."

The second master said, "Yes."

The dog said, "Cat yells until Samsara opens for its exit. Cat then sits in the doorway and refuses to leave."

With this, the humans were enlightened.

#cat #religion #dog #animal psychology #animal behaviour #shitpost

[salamanderinspace]

Do you think the dog understands about clothes?

I know she knows she has to put her little pink harness on when she goes for walks. I also think she's smart enough that she knows it has something to do with making sure we're both going in the same direction at the same pace.

Do you think she knows why I wear clothes?

#dog #animal psychology #we live in a society #unfortunately

[monsterboyfriend]

Animal facts according to my brother-in-law #2:

Cats don't get nervous.

#cats #cat behavior #animal psychology

[sukitails]

My comparative psych bucket list out of context

#there's much more but this particular section was funny on its own #grad school #graduate school #cats #kitty #kitties #apes #oreo crunches #cat #ape #psychology #animal psychology #comparative psychology #animal shelter #animals

[merelygifted]

Cats have nearly 300 facial expressions, including a 'play face' they share with humans | Live Science

Researchers recorded hundreds of facial expressions in cats, finding they're not quite as aloof as previously thought.

#Cats #Animal Behavior #Animal Psychology

[pressnewsagencyllc]

Dogs Sniffing Out PTSD - Neuroscience News

Summary: Dogs can be trained to detect stress-related volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in human breath, potentially identifying the onset of PTSD flashbacks. This groundbreaking study utilized two dogs to distinguish between the breath of individuals recalling traumatic experiences and control samples, achieving over 70% accuracy. This finding suggests that assistance dogs could offer earlier…

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#animal psychology #brain research #frontiers #Mental health #neurobiology #Neuroscience #olfaction #Psychology #PTSD

[bamm05]

Understanding Dog Behavior Problems - Tips & Insights

As a pet owner, I know firsthand that dog behavior problems can be a cause for concern. From excessive barking and chewing to aggression and separation anxiety, these issues can disrupt our daily lives and the well-being of our furry friends. But fear not, because with the right knowledge and strategies, we can effectively manage and address these behavior problems. When it comes to dog behavior…

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#animal psychology #behavior modification #behavioral insights #canine communication #canine psychology #canine relationships #dog behavior #dog training techniques #pet behavior solutions #pet training

[diegomaranan]

Unbelievably, this is not the first time this man has had a mouse tidying up for him! He had encountered (and filmed) a different mouse organizing his things some years back.

#animals #cute #more than human #science #nature #animal psychology #animal behaviour #companion species

[thelinesofmylife]

Note: Okay, normally I do sort of start deep, thinky posts with "Okay, controversy time!", but this time we're going to be dealing with an issue that is quite the opposite. I'm not saying that there isn't supposed to be discussion on this topic as it is a topic worthy of discussion and debate, but what I am saying is that if someone decides to take this out of its intended context of animal psychology and sexuality, and apply it to humans, I will be rather annoyed as this is not a subject of human sexuality, and the discussion on human sexuality is a mess.

If you think that you can make an idea that's the human equivalent, go right ahead, but this idea is separate from the discussion on human sexuality since sentience allows the individual to express their experiences, while with animals we're observing certain behaviors and applying human phrases as that's what fits best.

Alright, brief essay time.

So as we go through summer here at the horse farm, where the majority of the population is mares and their male companions are all geldings, hormones are a-raging. Some of the mares are trying to convince their gelded male friends to satisfy this summer craving, but they're just not able to perform.

But one of the mares seems quite eager to do things differently.

Sometimes, mares will tease each other over a fence (tease as in what stallions and certain geldings do, not tease as in make fun of each other). Usually it's a mutual thing and while I don't WANT to speculate on why they're doing that, it really sort of feels like they're broadcasting to any stallion around; "Oh, there are two mares here in the peak of their season desperate for a stallion. Won't a stallion just come and ease our need?" (The human equivalent would be two chicks kissing as they're trying to attract a guy's attention, allegedly. I personally wouldn't know, I don't go to clubs/frat parties.)

Now one of the mares is doing something completely different. She's rather agressive to the one gelding she has constant contact with and if I'm not mistaken, seems rather stallion-like in her behaviour when some of the other mares come around. She will show signs of excitement and will pace her yard as she tries to get closer to them. This mare would prefer the intimate company of other mares (definitely no judgement).

Now are there a million-and-one things that could be going on behind the scenes that I, as your humble observer, can't rule out or determine as the actual cause, and I do feel that we shouldn't apply the labels of sexuality directly onto animals since it's not our place to determine what is fundamentally the personal.

However, we can still think and speculate on the hypothetical.

I do believe that in wild populations of animals, particularly social animals, there is to be considered the possibility that an individual's sexuality may, at times, be overruled for the sake of the group.

In the wild, a mare may be (for the sake of all intents and purposes,) homosexual, but it is through the social pressures of the other mares in the herd, that she has to be bred by the stallion or risk being ostracised, a rather dangerous situation for any horse. So in order to protect herself, she will reluctantly let the stallion do his thing for the sake of her safety. She doesn't have to hide her homosexuality the rest of the time, but she must reluctantly submit to the stallion at certain times.

Her sexuality would subsequently be described as "Homosexual, but reluctantly heterosexual".

There are dozens of situations where this would occur and all would have their own derivatives.

However, were you to apply it to reality, good luck working out the motivations of animals that you cannot directly communicate with. We can propose these ideas as possible internal motivations, but based on exteral evidence alone, I think it's a risk to make definitive conclusions without definitive proof.

I won't say the mare with an interest in other mares is a lesbian, but if she enjoys hanging out with other mares on a very intimate level, then it won't be for me to interfere.

#animal behavior #horses #animal psychology

[bigdatadept]

Zoomies, Popcorn, and Giggles: A Fun Look at Even Funnier Animals

Explore the delightful world of animal behaviors in 'Zoomies, Popcorn, and Giggles: A Fun Look at Even Funnier Animals.' Dive into the fascinating phenomena of dog Zoomies, guinea pig popcorning, and the ultrasonic giggles of rats. This article illuminate

After my oh SO serious look at Nuclear war, I thought it might be best to find some humor for this holiday weekend. I’m sure many of you have witnessed your pets having fun, as did I. But during my lunch hour today, I decided to watch some videos that I just got a real kick of of. YES, WE ALL LOVE TO HAVE FUN! Animals exhibit a variety of fascinating behaviors that reflect their emotional…

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#Animal Emotions #Animal Giggles #Animal Happiness #Animal Psychology #Animal Welfare #Cross-Species Behavior #Dog Behavior #Frenetic Random Activity Periods #Guinea Pig Care #Joyful Animals #Pet Behavior #Pet Bonding #Pet Enrichment #Pet Wellness #Playful Pets #Popcorning #Rat Intelligence #Ultrasonic Communication #Zoomies