Dear Experts, my little sister is starting 3rd year in uni on Animal Behavior. I want to gift her a book on it for Christmas. Could someone suggest what the best book for her level is? Shouldn't be 1st year Uni Textbook (she will have seen it and probably grew out of it by now). Maybe some research/expedition inspiration?
Cheers
P.S. Amazon says:
Animal Behavior: An Evolutionary Approach by John Alcock
Thinking Like a Parrot: Perspectives from the Wild by Alan B. Bond
Animal Cognition: Evolution, Behavior & Cognition by Clive D.L. Wynne
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Hello. I'm currently reading some Murray Bookchin for the first time (Remaking a society: pathways to a green futur) and Bookchin talks about the idea of "second nature", but there's some aspect of it I found weird.
From what I understand the second nature is what we create as humans through social evolution. This second nature, from what I understand, is a transformation (or a part?) of the first nature.
Here Bookchin seems to suggest a clear distinction between humans and other living beings. Saying that they "do not create a second nature that embodies a cultural tradition; nor do they possess a complex language, elaborate conceptual powers, or an impressive capacity to restructure their environment purposefully according to their own needs".
Bookchin seems to believe that only human exhibit those traits, but from what I understand about the modern researches in ethology not only humans show cultural behaviors. Complex language, even different culturally transmitted dialects, exist in a lot of cetaceans for example. Same goes for tool use (crows), medication (chimps), large scale environnemental restructuration (social insects) etc. So I was wondering if anybody knew if he adresses this in any of his text?
If I try to apply Bookchin natural dialectic and take modern ethology into account... Then it seems that a lots of species do in fact have a second nature ? Did I misunderstood something ?
Hi,
I'm just finished my BS in Biotech and Genetics. I seem to like Animal Behavior and want to puruse that path. I was wondering if anyone can give suggestions for internships (remote if possible) and/or advice on good universities to do a master degree (European if possible).
It would also be great if anyone can talk about their expereince in this field and what to expect, how is day-to-day etc.
Thank you.
I have a degree in cooperation and development, and professional background in data analytivs and management.
I m getting info for steering or changing career. I wanba work with and for animals, or at least in landscapes.
I looked for MSc in ethology but cannot get in for lack of acdemic requirements. I could for MSc in data science.
Which options would you advice to get on track towards my desires :
- can data science be useful in ethology?
- take long route and do a BSc first ?
- be lucky and find someone who send in gombi like jane , that means networking.. Any organisation ?
- others
Hi,
My girlfriend an I intend to move to Canada from Belgium after finishing our studies (maybe in mid 2023) . We are both 22 and looked over the Federal Skilled Worker Visa. My CRS score estimate is 552, considering that I am offered a job in Canada after my studies. My partner's CRS score is slightly lower (around 465) because she will probably not get a job straight away. She's thinking about working as a freelancer, which could be trickier regarding the immigration process.
The biggest issue is that we are fairly young (but very lucky) and probably neither of us will have the required funds (around 12,000 CAD x 2). However, if I do get a job offer, I won't be asked to provide a proof of funds.
Does this mean I don't have to obtain the specified amount ? I understand that it is very important to have a sufficiently large emergency fund. Also, I read many answers on this subject explaining that stocks (ETF in my case) cannot be considered as proof of funds. Though, I did not find any official sources confirming this. In the worst case scenario, I still have the possibility to liquidate my positions which would solve the matter. As a matter of fact, I think it will be necessary as my broker (Trading212) does not operate in Canada.
I am also wondering whether it is safe to consider getting a job (while abroad) in Canada without relevant experience (aside from internships and projects). I have a bachelor in Computer Science and I'm currently pursuing a Master in Data Science. This might be a misconception about Canada, but I was told that the financial sector is more developed. It might be offer many opportunities because I am also interested to work in this area.
Hello, I have questions about MSc in data science, if fitted with my research interest, and questions about university system in Sweden and opportunities as remote student or working student.
I've been selected for a MSc at SU - Master’s programme in decision analysis and data science, please see:
https://www.reddit.com/r/sweden/comments/mo4vef/is_msc_decision_analysis_and_data_science/
I have not found a SU community and am aware this community is about KTH. I believe the KTH community can give precious advice as well. Thank you so much for your help!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXRfDTiXlfYLZyuLVOopH6w/
I would love to get some feedback from you guys - on editing, presentation of materials, recommendations...anything at all! I will post consistently until August when school starts, then things will taper off.
Let me know what you think!
I enjoy his books very much. I think he was a brilliant writer, a keen observer, and (from what I gather) he was relatively cautious in his conclusions. On every other page I find something interesting I'd like to commit to memory, but: Should I? Given that ethology was still in its infant stages in the 50s and 60s, I wonder how much of it stood the test of time. Do y'all still read him in university? Is he considered a protoscientist in the same way that Freud and Jung are in psychology? Is there something he grossly over- or underestimated in his analyses?
Yaldabaoth: "Not even one silver of unpredictability can be permitted under my control."
With these words Yaldabaoth speaks as the last boss Persona 5, and with these words he brings to the surface one of the most important social constructs and, along with it, the primordial fear of the human being.
Ethologically speaking, from the very first form humans have a special eye skill that allows them to see the red colour in opposition to the green colour (the common colour of vegetation, and for that matter of predictability and constance. It is not a coincidence that green in chromotherapy embodies calm and relaxation while red stimulates the sympathetic system's activation and causes anxiety or aggressiveness. So, the human eye is capable to perceive the red colour (many other creatures cannot) in order to notice any difference and any chromatic irregularity in landscape and body immediately. In ancient times, this "irregularity" usually was connected with blood (which was spilling from a wound and was potentially leading to death), with mature fruits (granting survival and avoiding death due to intoxication or starving) and savage animals' fur (mostly meaning death in case of a direct encounter). As we can see, the "difference" perceived mostly embodies potential danger or death. This mechanism, if installed in a well-oiled society based on excessive comfort (and consequentially on excessive self-indulgment leading to cowardice, sloth and self-destruction, as depicted in Persona 5) naturally becomes an act of isolation or/and aggression towards every person who shows signs of intelligence, courage, boldness and rebellion, even if rebellion is absolutely necessary and ethically correct.
In few words, any "difference" concerning society nowadays is perceived as a serious threat.
That's why "different", intelligent and bold people (such as Persona 5 protagonists) are usually isolated or treated as monsters: they basically represent a threat for self-indulgent, coward and ignorant people who don't want to feel inferior to anyone and prefer to annihilate or ignore them rather than learning from them (as they are dangerous beasts who embody the effective possibility to slaughter them). This especially happens in cultural societies based on regularity, undisputed respect of laws (such as Japan) and self-indulgence (such as United States of America).
So, if you are bullied, mobbed of badly treated for your good ideals, your pure heart and/or your strong will
... keep reading on reddit ➡What careers available for ethology? And what should i major in? We don’t have ethology mjor in my country. I wanted to be a scientist but it’s a long path. Can I study BS in psychology then master or phd in ethology?
Hello,
I am in the process of creating an online training, based on scientific ethology, and I created this form in order to better understand the problems encountered by people caring for or in contact with animals (dogs, cats, rats, birds, etc.).
Thank you very much for your answers which will be of great help in the precision of this project 🙂 It is not mandatory to answer all to validate the form.
In exchange, do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding the questionnaire, the training in ethology but also the doctorate (I defended my thesis in France in January 2020).
Here is the link: https://forms.gle/8MJNGcbRUPkfmj3K6
Hi, I was wondering if ethology careers are only in research or if there are other types of jobs that ethology can include
Thanks!
So I'm applying for college right now and want to what states (or, better yet, cities) are hotspots for this line of work. This is because I want to, hopefully, go to school in those general areas and not have to move to find work once I'm done. Are there areas like this in the US?
Sorry if my question is too general. I only recently found out about this industry recently and don't know all the ins and outs of it. Your guys' help and advice would be greatly appreciated.
I’m not an academic in these fields or a scientist, I study animals from the social sciences. I’m just curious about the occasions where comparing between animals and children is seen as a suitable starting point. I know that it’s partly to study continuity but just wondering about other angles and contexts. Thanks in advance for the patience.
Hey there! I am a senior undergrad studying Animal Behavior. Something that I have been thinking about and now working on is a channel focused on teaching people about animal behavior. I plan on having the channel up and running by the end of the summer. However, since I am a young person with relatively little experience in the field, I'd like to ask you guys for some advice:
- What topics do you think is important for me to cover?
- What sources should I use? I am using Lee Alan Dugatkin's Principles of Animal Behavior as one of my guides, but would love to read more.
- What are some tips on science communication that I should consider, especially with a YT channel? My focus isn't on making this a career, but I want to reach as many people as possible and make sure that it is easy for people of all walks of life to understand without being too dumbed down.
Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated. I hope to learn more about the field as I work with this channel!
Hi everyone,
For those in the field of animal behavior/ethology, I’m curious:
- What is your education?
- What is your job title? What does it entail?
- If your willing to share, what is your salary?
I ask because I am curious about what else is out there in this field. I have heard about jobs as a dog trainer, in research/academia as a scientist in a lab or professor, or in agriculture helping to ensure animal welfare on farms, but what other careers are available? What is your specific title and job description?
Thank you
Hey I've been thinking about studying Ethology but I'm not sure where to start.
I've been thinking that this sub could benefit from a list of books that anyone interested in Ethology should read.
We could make a list of "must-reads" so people in this subreddit can have a good base on which to discuss.
Just like the title says :)
Be sure to read my introduction blog article I did last week for context before reading this one.
Hi there! I would love some guidance in helping me narrow down my two choices here because this has been eating at me for ages now. I'm finally well enough to be able to attend college, and I'm stuck at a pretty serious crossroads and would love an outside opinion!
I feel like it needs to be specified that I have several physical disabilities, and a few mental ones, namely dyslexia and dyscalculia (along with some mental illnesses I won't disclose.) It's a DREAM of mine to work abroad at an animal sanctuary. I've been obsessed with the work of Jane Goodall my whole life, and have read nearly every book she's ever written. That being said, as much as I would love to become a field scientist, my body isn't as strong as most able bodied people. I got Lyme disease in 2018, and that left me with some nasty ramifications even after the rather lengthy stint of antibiotics. That, coupled with my asthma, fibromyalgia, and chronic migraines have made me wonder if I'm even CAPABLE of living out this dream. I don't know when to give up, which is both a blessing and a curse (a blurse, if you will!) I've never been one to back down from a challenge, and still took a backpacking tour of Europe a month after my Lyme diagnosis— that is to say, I'm not afraid of being in pain! If I want something, I go after it, regardless of the consequences, but I do want to weigh my options very carefully.
I've been an artist my whole life, and even though I never went to high school, I got into several scholarship art programs for free simply by word of mouth as a teen. I've never failed to be able to sell myself as an artist, and I'm quite confident in my ability to excel in it if I'm given the opportunity. I love art, always have, but I've been afraid that I'd waste the opportunity of going to college if I studied it. However, it's definitely the safer route. I know how to speak to artists, I know how to sell myself, and I already have a solid background in art. Ecology and Ethology however, as much as I love it, has not been a constant in my life in nearly the same way. I've volunteered at countless humane shelters, but since I've never gone to a traditional high school, let alone college, I never got to experience any kind of "lab" work. Math TERRIFIES me. I'm very good at it if I'm being actively tutored, but the moment I don't have near daily assistance with it formulas just eject themselves from my brain like a pilot nearing a crash landing. Hell, I don't even remember
... keep reading on reddit ➡I think that besides being interesting learning about the capacity and emotions of our fellow creatures what is really significant to many is, What is a mind that is unshaped by religion or education like?
I am sure this was a big topic in philosophy -- whether humans are essentially good or are we only shaped by culture?
But if a dog (as we saw in one video) is concerned about the well-being of fish laying on a dock that she desperately tries to put water on them shows something profound. No doubt the dog had kind owners who provided for it so one might expect it to be friendly; but that it had this sense of altruism which could not have been taught to it (I mean, I guess it could have been but it seems unlikely that anyone would have suggested splashing water on fish and btw this shows some real smarts besides the altruism) shows us that somehow we might be born with a spark that makes us too more good than evil.
Tagging you in this time, because I'm unsure if you saw my article on Destoroyah, and you seemed pretty enthusiastic after reading my Heisei Godzilla article.
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Hello,
I am in the process of creating an online training, based on scientific ethology, and I created this form in order to better understand the problems encountered by people caring for or in contact with animals (dogs, cats, rats, birds, etc.).
Thank you very much for your answers which will be of great help in the precision of this project 🙂 It is not mandatory to answer all to validate the form.
In exchange, do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding the questionnaire, the training in ethology but also the doctorate (I defended my thesis in France in January 2020).
Here is the link: https://forms.gle/8MJNGcbRUPkfmj3K6
