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Animal Behaviour

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Sciences & Technology

Science can help dogs enjoy their best life

A new TV series explores the journey of dogs, but science is giving us new insights into how we can help our canine friends thrive

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Sciences & Technology

I’m an animal … get me out of here!

Despite recent on-screen incidents, Australia doesn’t have national legislation governing animal welfare in film and television, so how can we protect the animals that entertain us?

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Sciences & Technology

The secret lives of farmed fish

A new study finds that monitoring the behaviour of farmed fish using tags can provide scientists with important information – but it can also create welfare issues

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Environment

Dealing with separation anxiety in dogs

Separation anxiety in pets can affect the quality of their life and the people who live with them. But there are ways to reduce the risk of your dog acquiring the condition

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Sciences & Technology

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Podcast

How can we tell if an animal is depressed?

Professor Mike Mendl is developing new ways of assessing animal welfare that work to improve the wellbeing and conditions of all animals

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Sciences & Technology

The invisible colours protecting birds from overheating

Some Australian birds can control their temperature and avoid overheating by reflecting near-infrared wavelengths of sunlight, regardless of their feather colour

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Sciences & Technology

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Under the Microscope

If we could talk to the animals

Happy animals are more productive, and in turn have happier and wealthier owners. Animal welfare scientist Rebecca Doyle is sharing these ideas with farmers in the developing world

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Environment

Why we’re all in a flap about our favourite birds

The unexpected popularity and controversy around Australia’s Bird of the Year 2017 vote shows the strength of our connection with our avian friends

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Sciences & Technology

When good animals make bad decisions

Humans are altering the environment at an unprecedented rate and it’s tricking animals into ‘ecological traps’ where a seemingly attractive habitat hides a significant risk

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Sciences & Technology

How staying close to mum pays off for kangaroos

Researchers have discovered that kangaroo offspring are much better off staying close to their mothers even when weaned and independent

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