Animal Behavior Society
@animbehsociety.bsky.social
We promote and advance the scientific study of animal behavior and publish the journal Animal Behaviour. Website: http://animalbehaviorsociety.org.
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Happy birthday, Chuck.
Proud to carry on your legacy of studying evolutionary biology while going through it
Proud to carry on your legacy of studying evolutionary biology while going through it
February 12, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Happy birthday, Chuck.
Proud to carry on your legacy of studying evolutionary biology while going through it
Proud to carry on your legacy of studying evolutionary biology while going through it
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⭐The ASSAB 2026 conference registrations are now open⭐
Early bird registrations are open until 15 May 2026
Click here to register: www.assab.org/assab-2026
We are also open for abstract submissions!
23-25 June, Adelaide, South Australia
Flinders University
Early bird registrations are open until 15 May 2026
Click here to register: www.assab.org/assab-2026
We are also open for abstract submissions!
23-25 June, Adelaide, South Australia
Flinders University
February 11, 2026 at 10:32 PM
⭐The ASSAB 2026 conference registrations are now open⭐
Early bird registrations are open until 15 May 2026
Click here to register: www.assab.org/assab-2026
We are also open for abstract submissions!
23-25 June, Adelaide, South Australia
Flinders University
Early bird registrations are open until 15 May 2026
Click here to register: www.assab.org/assab-2026
We are also open for abstract submissions!
23-25 June, Adelaide, South Australia
Flinders University
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How do we know our research results are REAL? We replicate them! Most folks agree but lament on how hard it is to publish these replications.
My dearest gentle reader, lament no more! Delighted to unveil: Replication Studies, a new section of Behavioral Ecology 1/
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My dearest gentle reader, lament no more! Delighted to unveil: Replication Studies, a new section of Behavioral Ecology 1/
academic.oup.com/beheco/artic...
Replication studies: a win-win for early-career training and behavioral ecology
Replicating previous research builds confidence that results are real and meaningful. But close replications are rare due to limitations in resources and d
academic.oup.com
February 10, 2026 at 7:42 PM
How do we know our research results are REAL? We replicate them! Most folks agree but lament on how hard it is to publish these replications.
My dearest gentle reader, lament no more! Delighted to unveil: Replication Studies, a new section of Behavioral Ecology 1/
academic.oup.com/beheco/artic...
My dearest gentle reader, lament no more! Delighted to unveil: Replication Studies, a new section of Behavioral Ecology 1/
academic.oup.com/beheco/artic...
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You know what's better than science-themed March Mammal Madness Valentines of #2026MMM Combatants!?!
Science-themed March Mammal Madness Valentines of combatants that carry ear-worms. They're INFECTIOUS!
Download in color or greyscale at the LibGuide libguides.asu.edu/MarchMammalM...
Science-themed March Mammal Madness Valentines of combatants that carry ear-worms. They're INFECTIOUS!
Download in color or greyscale at the LibGuide libguides.asu.edu/MarchMammalM...
February 9, 2026 at 11:18 PM
You know what's better than science-themed March Mammal Madness Valentines of #2026MMM Combatants!?!
Science-themed March Mammal Madness Valentines of combatants that carry ear-worms. They're INFECTIOUS!
Download in color or greyscale at the LibGuide libguides.asu.edu/MarchMammalM...
Science-themed March Mammal Madness Valentines of combatants that carry ear-worms. They're INFECTIOUS!
Download in color or greyscale at the LibGuide libguides.asu.edu/MarchMammalM...
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We are proud to unveil the world’s longest underwater timelapse, starting May 1st 2023 and running 1,000 days through January 28, 2026. This 10fps period covers summer 2023’s coral bleaching mortality event, but then recovering and growing through ‘24 & ‘25 into ‘26 #coralcitycamera
February 9, 2026 at 7:17 PM
We are proud to unveil the world’s longest underwater timelapse, starting May 1st 2023 and running 1,000 days through January 28, 2026. This 10fps period covers summer 2023’s coral bleaching mortality event, but then recovering and growing through ‘24 & ‘25 into ‘26 #coralcitycamera
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This is a *great* opportunity for early career researchers to get their work out into the public domain!
I had a fab time talking to Laura about my research on the evolution of masturbation 🐒👋🍆💦🦧🌮👈:
open.spotify.com/episode/3Xy9...
I had a fab time talking to Laura about my research on the evolution of masturbation 🐒👋🍆💦🦧🌮👈:
open.spotify.com/episode/3Xy9...
February 10, 2026 at 10:26 AM
This is a *great* opportunity for early career researchers to get their work out into the public domain!
I had a fab time talking to Laura about my research on the evolution of masturbation 🐒👋🍆💦🦧🌮👈:
open.spotify.com/episode/3Xy9...
I had a fab time talking to Laura about my research on the evolution of masturbation 🐒👋🍆💦🦧🌮👈:
open.spotify.com/episode/3Xy9...
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The Birdsong Lab is recruiting graduate students to study vocal communication in tropical birds. The deadline to apply is less than a week away! #birds #birdsong #ornithology #animalbehavior #BirdsCanada #AcademicSky #SciComm
February 9, 2026 at 5:02 PM
The Birdsong Lab is recruiting graduate students to study vocal communication in tropical birds. The deadline to apply is less than a week away! #birds #birdsong #ornithology #animalbehavior #BirdsCanada #AcademicSky #SciComm
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Looking to make your science accessible and meaningful? Need help developing science education & outreach materials or ideas?
Well then do we have the resource for you! The ABS Communications Committee developed this excellent repository of resources, so check it out!
tinyurl.com/4evx8wyx
Well then do we have the resource for you! The ABS Communications Committee developed this excellent repository of resources, so check it out!
tinyurl.com/4evx8wyx
February 4, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Looking to make your science accessible and meaningful? Need help developing science education & outreach materials or ideas?
Well then do we have the resource for you! The ABS Communications Committee developed this excellent repository of resources, so check it out!
tinyurl.com/4evx8wyx
Well then do we have the resource for you! The ABS Communications Committee developed this excellent repository of resources, so check it out!
tinyurl.com/4evx8wyx
Are you an early career ABS member with diverse lived experiences that also studies sex &/or reproduction? Do you want to be interviewed for the "I Came For Science" podcast by fellow ABS member Laura Sirot? I bet you do!
(Contact info on their webpage)
www.icameforscience.org
(Contact info on their webpage)
www.icameforscience.org
February 9, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Are you an early career ABS member with diverse lived experiences that also studies sex &/or reproduction? Do you want to be interviewed for the "I Came For Science" podcast by fellow ABS member Laura Sirot? I bet you do!
(Contact info on their webpage)
www.icameforscience.org
(Contact info on their webpage)
www.icameforscience.org
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I hope to see some of you in Bielefeld for this upcoming workshop on measuring and modeling plasticity. ECRs in and around Germany with a penchant for statistics should consider applying while spots remain available!
February 5, 2026 at 3:50 PM
I hope to see some of you in Bielefeld for this upcoming workshop on measuring and modeling plasticity. ECRs in and around Germany with a penchant for statistics should consider applying while spots remain available!
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A lifelong passion for writing helped rising star @doctheagrif.bsky.social land a book deal and publish 15 chapter books for early readers, covering topics ranging from what the cerebellum does to how a cake bakes.
By @avaskham.bsky.social
www.thetransmitter.org/craft-and-ca...
By @avaskham.bsky.social
www.thetransmitter.org/craft-and-ca...
Crafting tales of science with Theanne Griffith
A lifelong passion for writing helped the neuroscientist land a book deal and publish 15 chapter books for early readers, covering topics ranging from what the cerebellum does to how a cake bakes.
www.thetransmitter.org
February 4, 2026 at 6:45 PM
A lifelong passion for writing helped rising star @doctheagrif.bsky.social land a book deal and publish 15 chapter books for early readers, covering topics ranging from what the cerebellum does to how a cake bakes.
By @avaskham.bsky.social
www.thetransmitter.org/craft-and-ca...
By @avaskham.bsky.social
www.thetransmitter.org/craft-and-ca...
Looking to make your science accessible and meaningful? Need help developing science education & outreach materials or ideas?
Well then do we have the resource for you! The ABS Communications Committee developed this excellent repository of resources, so check it out!
tinyurl.com/4evx8wyx
Well then do we have the resource for you! The ABS Communications Committee developed this excellent repository of resources, so check it out!
tinyurl.com/4evx8wyx
February 4, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Looking to make your science accessible and meaningful? Need help developing science education & outreach materials or ideas?
Well then do we have the resource for you! The ABS Communications Committee developed this excellent repository of resources, so check it out!
tinyurl.com/4evx8wyx
Well then do we have the resource for you! The ABS Communications Committee developed this excellent repository of resources, so check it out!
tinyurl.com/4evx8wyx
All the cool kids are doing good reproducible code and data management
After last year's successful refresh of the BES Reproducible Code guide (www.britishecologicalsociety.org//wp-content/...), this year we're going to refresh the Data Management guide (www.britishecologicalsociety.org//wp-content/...). Exciting! See below for how to get involved...
www.britishecologicalsociety.org
February 4, 2026 at 7:15 PM
All the cool kids are doing good reproducible code and data management
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Delighted that a #trumpetfish has made the 🌟cover🌟 of @royalsocietypublishing.org journal #ProceedingsB.
Read about how these predatory #fish hide against similarly coloured non-threatening species to #camouflage on the move in our #OpenAccess article:
doi.org/10.1098/rspb...
#behaviour #marine
Read about how these predatory #fish hide against similarly coloured non-threatening species to #camouflage on the move in our #OpenAccess article:
doi.org/10.1098/rspb...
#behaviour #marine
February 4, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Delighted that a #trumpetfish has made the 🌟cover🌟 of @royalsocietypublishing.org journal #ProceedingsB.
Read about how these predatory #fish hide against similarly coloured non-threatening species to #camouflage on the move in our #OpenAccess article:
doi.org/10.1098/rspb...
#behaviour #marine
Read about how these predatory #fish hide against similarly coloured non-threatening species to #camouflage on the move in our #OpenAccess article:
doi.org/10.1098/rspb...
#behaviour #marine
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Join us at the Evolutionary Biology Centre at Uppsala University. We’re searching for an Assistant Professor in Biology. www.uu.se/en/about-uu/...
January 28, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Join us at the Evolutionary Biology Centre at Uppsala University. We’re searching for an Assistant Professor in Biology. www.uu.se/en/about-uu/...
This is a personal affront
January 29, 2026 at 7:01 PM
This is a personal affront
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Still a dream opportunity if you or some postbac you know is looking for research experience:
I am recruiting postbacs for my parakeet sociality and cognition project, ideally to start in Feb/Mar this year. Help spreading the word would be appreciated! More information and application link available here: ornithologyexchange.org/jobs/board/s...
January 28, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Still a dream opportunity if you or some postbac you know is looking for research experience:
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New blog post!!🚨
Michael Chimento gives an overview of the new R package STbayes, designed for creating, fitting and understanding Bayesian models of social transmission 🌍 🧪
Read the blog here 👇
Michael Chimento gives an overview of the new R package STbayes, designed for creating, fitting and understanding Bayesian models of social transmission 🌍 🧪
Read the blog here 👇
Studying social transmission using STbayes
Post provided by Michael Chimento. When studying animal culture, it’s important to establish whether novel behaviours or information have spread through social contact, or are rather innovated or p…
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January 29, 2026 at 12:02 PM
New blog post!!🚨
Michael Chimento gives an overview of the new R package STbayes, designed for creating, fitting and understanding Bayesian models of social transmission 🌍 🧪
Read the blog here 👇
Michael Chimento gives an overview of the new R package STbayes, designed for creating, fitting and understanding Bayesian models of social transmission 🌍 🧪
Read the blog here 👇
Job alert! The University of Zurich is hiring a professor for Evolutionary Anthropology and Primatology. Learn more here: www.appointments.mnf.uzh.ch/auth/Apply/0...
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January 27, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Job alert! The University of Zurich is hiring a professor for Evolutionary Anthropology and Primatology. Learn more here: www.appointments.mnf.uzh.ch/auth/Apply/0...
For the 2026 ABS Meeting, the Latin America Affairs Committee invites all ABS members to submit lightning talk proposals for the special session Gadgets, Inventos, and Gambiarras: Creative, Budget-friendly DIY Research Methods in Animal Behavior!
January 27, 2026 at 4:17 PM
For the 2026 ABS Meeting, the Latin America Affairs Committee invites all ABS members to submit lightning talk proposals for the special session Gadgets, Inventos, and Gambiarras: Creative, Budget-friendly DIY Research Methods in Animal Behavior!
Are you looking for advice on communicating with the public as a scientist? Check out these resources by the @fine-seminar.bsky.social and its organizers:
Panel discussion: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohoc...
Article about interacting with journalists: methodsblog.com/2026/01/14/h...
Panel discussion: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohoc...
Article about interacting with journalists: methodsblog.com/2026/01/14/h...
FINE Panel: Writing for the Public, C. Schradin, J. Strassmann, R. Gadagkar, M. Cobb (30 Sept. 2025)
YouTube video by Seminar on Frontiers in Social Evolution
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January 27, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Are you looking for advice on communicating with the public as a scientist? Check out these resources by the @fine-seminar.bsky.social and its organizers:
Panel discussion: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohoc...
Article about interacting with journalists: methodsblog.com/2026/01/14/h...
Panel discussion: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohoc...
Article about interacting with journalists: methodsblog.com/2026/01/14/h...
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Do you care about the future of the US NSF and science in general? The agency is seeking feedback on the draft Strategic Plan. www.nsf.gov/od/updates/n...
NSF seeks public input on its Fiscal Year (FY) 2026–2030 NSF Strategic Plan
www.nsf.gov
January 13, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Do you care about the future of the US NSF and science in general? The agency is seeking feedback on the draft Strategic Plan. www.nsf.gov/od/updates/n...
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Hello dream project! Who doesn't want to work on social dynamics in the cutest birds with the incredible Liz Hobson?!?! (No one, thats who)
I am recruiting postbacs for my parakeet sociality and cognition project, ideally to start in Feb/Mar this year. Help spreading the word would be appreciated! More information and application link available here: ornithologyexchange.org/jobs/board/s...
January 13, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Hello dream project! Who doesn't want to work on social dynamics in the cutest birds with the incredible Liz Hobson?!?! (No one, thats who)
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The Birdsong Lab is recruiting graduate students! Links in the comments. Please repost!
January 13, 2026 at 4:41 PM
The Birdsong Lab is recruiting graduate students! Links in the comments. Please repost!