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ethology

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/iˈθɑlədʒi/
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the discipline that focuses on the scientific study of animal behavior, including its evolutionary origins and ecological significance

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  • Ethology studies how animals behave in their natural environments.
  • Studying ethology reveals insights into animal cognition and intelligence.
  • Ethology helps explain animal migration patterns and territorial behavior.
  • Scientists in ethology observe animal interactions and social structures.
  • The field of ethology investigates mating rituals and communication among animals.