Pages tagged with: animal-behaviour
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Warmer and acidified oceans can lead to ‘hidden’ changes in species behaviour
Research published in Nature Climate Change, involving scientists at the University of Plymouth, shows that in warmer seawater with lower pH, a common clam – the peppery furrow shell (Scrobicularia plana) – makes considerable changes to its feeding habits
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FdSc Animal Behaviour and Psychology
Find out more about studying FdSc Animal Behaviour and Psychology at Cornwall College, as part of Plymouth University’s Academic Partnerships.
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BSc (Hons) Zoology
University of Plymouth's BSc (Hons) Zoology. Study the whole diversity of animal life, from tardigrades to elephants.
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Study solves puzzle of snail and slug feeding preferences
A study led by the University of Plymouth analysed the feeding preferences of hundreds of snails when presented with seedlings of 14 different grassland plant species.
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New research to explore how skill influences result of animal fights
Scientists from the University of Plymouth have received funding from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council to examine whether an individual’s skill levels directly influence the results of such fights
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Fear of ‘killer shrimps’ could pose major threat to European rivers
Researchers involving the University of Plymouth found the fear of invasive ‘killer shrimps’ can intimidate native organisms to such a degree that they are incapable of performing their vital role in river systems
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Film crews capture first evidence of leopard seals sharing food
James Robbins, a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Plymouth, has led a new study which showed up to 36 seals feeding at the same king penguin colony in South Georgia
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Animal behaviour and welfare – exchange modules
A list of modules available to exchange students studying animal behaviour and welfare at the University of Plymouth.
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Social Environment and Group Living
University of Plymouth's Animal Behaviour Research Group: Social Environment and Group Living
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Welfare and conservation
University of Plymouth's Animal Behaviour Research Group: Welfare and conservation
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Animal contests
University of Plymouth's Animal Behaviour Research Group. Animal contests research theme
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Animal Behaviour Research Group
University of Plymouth Animal Behaviour Research Group: Studying why and how animals behave the way they do, and the implications for welfare and conservation