Sentences with phrase «into animal behaviour»

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For example, in one of the better chapters, entitled «Human Justice and Animal Fairness», the reader is introduced to Maasai systems of gift - giving, game theory as applied to chimpanzee behaviour, canine sensitivity to fairness, rules of play among wolves and rats, before a brief detour into Martha Nussbaum's development of Rawlsian justice theory leads us to an extended discussion of Aquinas» understanding of justice as a virtue, acquired and infused.

Hormone pellets can be used to artificially release corticosterone into the birds» bloodstream in order to observe the animals» behaviour under stress.

The effect of citronella was discovered during research into how odours alter animal behaviour conducted at the College de France in Paris.

The breakthrough in imaging the nervous system of a hydra — a tiny, transparent creature related to jellyfish — as it twitches and moves has provided insights into how such simple animals control their behaviour.

The findings give new insights into the social behaviour of birds and demonstrate how social interactions can shape other aspects of wild animals» lives, such as the environmental conditions they will experience based on their choice of home location.

Durdu, a PhD student in Darren Gilmour's lab at EMBL, found this behaviour in specific groups of cells in the zebrafish: the cells that will develop into the animal's «lateral line», a series of ear - like organs along the fish's flank that allow it to sense changes in water pressure.

Besides special setae at the tips of their feet, which likely prevent the animals from sinking into the sand, the eight - legged creatures are characterized by their interesting mating behaviour.

Cornelia Bargmann, of the Rockefeller University in New York, used nematode worms (Caenorhabditis elegans) to provide insights into the molecular controls for animal behaviour.

In this fascinating book, Thomas Suddendorf weaves research from animal behaviour, child development, anthropology, psychology and neuroscience into a definitive account of what separates humans from other animals.

Knowing what to expect and what is normal will help you guide your animal into behaviours that are acceptable to you before behaviour problems arise.

This program is intended for dog trainers, pet industry professionals, local and state government bodies and anyone interested in a deeper understanding of the latest research into dog behaviour, training and the importance to society of the human - animal bond.

The behaviour and socialisation of animals would be taken into account as part...

When she entered into the Primate Behaviour program at the U of C, she knew a career with animals was her calling.

«Don't Shoot the Dog» by Karen Pryor is a great introduction into animal learning behaviour — all animals, including human beings.

Cats Protection, the UK's leading feline welfare charity, has developed the Feline Fort ® in conjunction with scientific findings by Dr Rachel Casey, Senior Lecturer in Companion Animal Behaviour and Welfare at Bristol University, who conducted research into the effects of providing cats with hiding enrichment.

Vehicles in the private game reserves may also leave the road to follow animals into the bush and provide opportunities to witness behaviour and interactions you might not see otherwise.

The animals in Zoo Tycoon are some of the most realistic ever in a video game, not because of graphics but rather the attention to detail that went into their behaviour.

Exploring themes of fear, desire, vulnerability and isolation, Goodyear invites the viewer into a dark place where human psychologies and animal behaviour collide and merge.

In studying and understanding animal behaviour, researchers have looked into the factors that create certain behaviourial actions and traits.