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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Meet our plenary speaker Felicity Muth!
Assistant professor at the University of California Davis, her lab group are broadly interested in cognition, especially aspects of learning and memory that have a clear function in the natural world, focusing on captive and wild bumblebees.
Assistant professor at the University of California Davis, her lab group are broadly interested in cognition, especially aspects of learning and memory that have a clear function in the natural world, focusing on captive and wild bumblebees.
November 6, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Meet our plenary speaker Felicity Muth!
Assistant professor at the University of California Davis, her lab group are broadly interested in cognition, especially aspects of learning and memory that have a clear function in the natural world, focusing on captive and wild bumblebees.
Assistant professor at the University of California Davis, her lab group are broadly interested in cognition, especially aspects of learning and memory that have a clear function in the natural world, focusing on captive and wild bumblebees.
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Sorry not sorry 😅
via Gar Week fan👍
via Gar Week fan👍
November 5, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Sorry not sorry 😅
via Gar Week fan👍
via Gar Week fan👍
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If you're looking for a #postdoc but aren't quite a fit for my lab, check out this exciting opportunity via IU's Common Themes in Reproductive Diversity group! 2-year NIH traineeship to work on one of the group's core themes. Details here! ctrd.indiana.edu/how-to-apply/
How to apply
Learn how to apply to the Common Themes in Reproductive Diversity graduate program at Indiana University with detailed steps, requirements, and deadlines.
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November 5, 2025 at 5:10 PM
If you're looking for a #postdoc but aren't quite a fit for my lab, check out this exciting opportunity via IU's Common Themes in Reproductive Diversity group! 2-year NIH traineeship to work on one of the group's core themes. Details here! ctrd.indiana.edu/how-to-apply/
Behavior job alert!! 🚨🪰❤️
My lab at Indiana University is searching for a *postdoc* and *technician* to contribute to our work studying the evolution of social behavior using fruit flies as a model system. Details below, feel free to email me with any questions! More info on our research: saltzlab.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Behavior job alert!! 🚨🪰❤️
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#animalcommunication
A different view on #acoustic #signals used as part of #animal #contests - after rather than before or during the fight.
#birds #mammals
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A different view on #acoustic #signals used as part of #animal #contests - after rather than before or during the fight.
#birds #mammals
@bristolbiosci.bsky.social
#Conflict is rife in the natural world & lots of animals use #vocal #signals before & during #contests. But what about in their aftermath? Wonder no more - read our #review on post-contest acoustic signalling:
doi.org/10.1098/rspb...
@josharbon.bsky.social #AmyMorris-Drake
@bristolbiosci.bsky.social
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@josharbon.bsky.social #AmyMorris-Drake
@bristolbiosci.bsky.social
After the fight: post-contest acoustic signalling | Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences
Animal contests often involve acoustic signals at different stages, but empirical work has primarily focused on usage before and during antagonistic interactions. Far less attention has been paid to post-contest acoustic signals (PCAS): those occurring ...
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November 5, 2025 at 8:18 PM
#animalcommunication
A different view on #acoustic #signals used as part of #animal #contests - after rather than before or during the fight.
#birds #mammals
@bristolbiosci.bsky.social
A different view on #acoustic #signals used as part of #animal #contests - after rather than before or during the fight.
#birds #mammals
@bristolbiosci.bsky.social
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Wonder why this scene looks so familiar...
#WildlifeWednesday 🐦🐕
#WildlifeWednesday 🐦🐕
November 5, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Wonder why this scene looks so familiar...
#WildlifeWednesday 🐦🐕
#WildlifeWednesday 🐦🐕
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Warning. ⚠️ If you are writing an NSF GRFP, new this year, you need official transcripts to apply. Beware. They will not review applications without official transcripts. ‼️
November 4, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Warning. ⚠️ If you are writing an NSF GRFP, new this year, you need official transcripts to apply. Beware. They will not review applications without official transcripts. ‼️
Are you interested in learning more about how you can get involved as a scientist to make your voice heard in our democracy? This might be an opportunity of interest then - an online training for scientists and how they can stand up for democracy! Happening Nov 20
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How Scientists Can Stand Up for Democracy
The Union of Concerned Scientists invites you to a virtual science advocacy training on how the scientific community can push back against the growing authoritarian threat and stand up for our democra...
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November 4, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Are you interested in learning more about how you can get involved as a scientist to make your voice heard in our democracy? This might be an opportunity of interest then - an online training for scientists and how they can stand up for democracy! Happening Nov 20
secure.ucs.org/a/2025-11-20...
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The Animal Behavior Society (ABS) is seeking proposals for a freelance editorial assistant to assist our full-time Managing Editor for the journal Animal Behavior! Initial contract will be for 4 months & renewable. Send your proposal by Nov 14!
www.animalbehaviorsociety.org/web/news.php...
www.animalbehaviorsociety.org/web/news.php...
The Animal Behavior Society
www.animalbehaviorsociety.org
November 4, 2025 at 1:07 AM
The Animal Behavior Society (ABS) is seeking proposals for a freelance editorial assistant to assist our full-time Managing Editor for the journal Animal Behavior! Initial contract will be for 4 months & renewable. Send your proposal by Nov 14!
www.animalbehaviorsociety.org/web/news.php...
www.animalbehaviorsociety.org/web/news.php...
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Rumour has it that one mammal specialist is still required -apply by Oct 31! 🦇
Do you love research & writing & all things animal behavior? Well our journal, Animal Behavior, recruiting up to 5 (count em!) new Associate Editors!
Editors serve three-year terms beginning January 2026. If you're interested, email Exec Editor Scott Sakaluk (sksakal@ilstu.edu) by Oct 31!
Editors serve three-year terms beginning January 2026. If you're interested, email Exec Editor Scott Sakaluk (sksakal@ilstu.edu) by Oct 31!
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ALT: ron burgundy from parks and recreation says " you 'd be a fool not to pick me "
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October 28, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Rumour has it that one mammal specialist is still required -apply by Oct 31! 🦇
Me: *Flipping on all our porch lights at sundown*
My partner: Why are you doing that?
Me: I'm expecting ..... friends :D
My partner: Why are you doing that?
Me: I'm expecting ..... friends :D
If your porch lights are on this spooky season, you may be attracting spiders! 🕷️🕸️🎃 Grad student extraordinaire Wes Walsh just published his work in @animbehsociety.bsky.social . Check it out!
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November 3, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Me: *Flipping on all our porch lights at sundown*
My partner: Why are you doing that?
Me: I'm expecting ..... friends :D
My partner: Why are you doing that?
Me: I'm expecting ..... friends :D
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👀DEADLINE APPROACHING!!! 🪲🐢🐍🦎🐸Submit your entry by midnight on Saturday🦇🦉🐈⬛#biologyweek 🤞🤞🤞
October 15, 2025 at 9:53 AM
👀DEADLINE APPROACHING!!! 🪲🐢🐍🦎🐸Submit your entry by midnight on Saturday🦇🦉🐈⬛#biologyweek 🤞🤞🤞
Sick and tired of not having enough animal behavior in your life? Do you struggle to listen to enough fascinating behavior talks in a day? Don't be sad! Check out Animal Behavior Live!
1️⃣ month to go! ⏰
#ABL2025, our annual international online conference is on the 13–14 Nov 🎉
6 plenaries • 24 talks • 40+ posters • 3 workshops • lively Discord chats.. and more !
🌐 Free registration — register now!
👉 ablaoc25.sciencesconf.org
#ABL2025, our annual international online conference is on the 13–14 Nov 🎉
6 plenaries • 24 talks • 40+ posters • 3 workshops • lively Discord chats.. and more !
🌐 Free registration — register now!
👉 ablaoc25.sciencesconf.org
October 17, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Sick and tired of not having enough animal behavior in your life? Do you struggle to listen to enough fascinating behavior talks in a day? Don't be sad! Check out Animal Behavior Live!
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Abstract submission for #CO32026 is now open, join us next April in Montreal 🎉🍁🦫 Submit for a symposium by November 14th, or for an individual talk or poster by December 12th.
Information on the conference and a link to the member portal where you can submit: comparativecognition.org/conference.php
Information on the conference and a link to the member portal where you can submit: comparativecognition.org/conference.php
Comparative Cognition Society - Conference (CO3)
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October 16, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Abstract submission for #CO32026 is now open, join us next April in Montreal 🎉🍁🦫 Submit for a symposium by November 14th, or for an individual talk or poster by December 12th.
Information on the conference and a link to the member portal where you can submit: comparativecognition.org/conference.php
Information on the conference and a link to the member portal where you can submit: comparativecognition.org/conference.php
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Our inaugural #MeetASAB features someone you've all seen if you've been to a meeting in the last 7 years: Joah Madden (@pec-exeter.bsky.social)
Our former Meetings Secretary just finished a very long term, seeing us through the turbulence of lockdown to the first Behaviour mtg outside Europe... 1/
Our former Meetings Secretary just finished a very long term, seeing us through the turbulence of lockdown to the first Behaviour mtg outside Europe... 1/
October 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Our inaugural #MeetASAB features someone you've all seen if you've been to a meeting in the last 7 years: Joah Madden (@pec-exeter.bsky.social)
Our former Meetings Secretary just finished a very long term, seeing us through the turbulence of lockdown to the first Behaviour mtg outside Europe... 1/
Our former Meetings Secretary just finished a very long term, seeing us through the turbulence of lockdown to the first Behaviour mtg outside Europe... 1/
How you feel when you wear a cute hat and someone says 'hey that's a cute hat!'
Xylethrus superbus is a fabulous species of orb weaving spider from the Amazon rainforest. While she looks a bit like a strawberry, eating her is not recommended. #Arachtober
Cuyabeno Reserve, Ecuador 2022
Cuyabeno Reserve, Ecuador 2022
October 17, 2025 at 5:48 PM
How you feel when you wear a cute hat and someone says 'hey that's a cute hat!'
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We are looking for a PhD student to study the effects of light pollution on the evolution and development of spider eyes 🌃🕷️👀
🌍Open to students worldwide
📆Start Sept 2026
👩🏽💻Online info event 24th Nov
💶Fees and stipend incl.
⏰Deadline December 15th
Spread the word! 🗣️
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
🌍Open to students worldwide
📆Start Sept 2026
👩🏽💻Online info event 24th Nov
💶Fees and stipend incl.
⏰Deadline December 15th
Spread the word! 🗣️
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Funded PhD - The impacts of light pollution on plasticity and evolution in spider visual systems at University of Bristol on FindAPhD.com
PhD Project - Funded PhD - The impacts of light pollution on plasticity and evolution in spider visual systems at University of Bristol, listed on FindAPhD.com
www.findaphd.com
October 17, 2025 at 1:25 PM
We are looking for a PhD student to study the effects of light pollution on the evolution and development of spider eyes 🌃🕷️👀
🌍Open to students worldwide
📆Start Sept 2026
👩🏽💻Online info event 24th Nov
💶Fees and stipend incl.
⏰Deadline December 15th
Spread the word! 🗣️
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
🌍Open to students worldwide
📆Start Sept 2026
👩🏽💻Online info event 24th Nov
💶Fees and stipend incl.
⏰Deadline December 15th
Spread the word! 🗣️
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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Oklahoma State Department of Biology is hiring an assistant professor in comparative biology (very broadly defined)! We have a great department, come join us. And please spread the word. jobs.okstate.edu/jobs/assista...
Assistant Professor of Biology - Stillwater, Oklahoma, United States
Campus
OSU-Stillwater
Contact Name & Email
Dr. Michael Reichert, michael.reichert@okstate.edu
Work Schedule
TBD
Appointment Length
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring Range
$85,000 - $8...
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October 15, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Oklahoma State Department of Biology is hiring an assistant professor in comparative biology (very broadly defined)! We have a great department, come join us. And please spread the word. jobs.okstate.edu/jobs/assista...
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📣 Honouring Frans de Waal’s spirit of curiosity & empathy 🧠🐒
The Frans de Waal PhD Dissertation Prize 2026 is now open for submissions. Celebrating #Primatology, #Ethology & the evolution of social behaviour.
🏆 Announced at #CBEN2026 (Leiden, Apr 14)
⏰ Apply by Jan 15, 2026!
@ehbea2026.bsky.social
The Frans de Waal PhD Dissertation Prize 2026 is now open for submissions. Celebrating #Primatology, #Ethology & the evolution of social behaviour.
🏆 Announced at #CBEN2026 (Leiden, Apr 14)
⏰ Apply by Jan 15, 2026!
@ehbea2026.bsky.social
October 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
📣 Honouring Frans de Waal’s spirit of curiosity & empathy 🧠🐒
The Frans de Waal PhD Dissertation Prize 2026 is now open for submissions. Celebrating #Primatology, #Ethology & the evolution of social behaviour.
🏆 Announced at #CBEN2026 (Leiden, Apr 14)
⏰ Apply by Jan 15, 2026!
@ehbea2026.bsky.social
The Frans de Waal PhD Dissertation Prize 2026 is now open for submissions. Celebrating #Primatology, #Ethology & the evolution of social behaviour.
🏆 Announced at #CBEN2026 (Leiden, Apr 14)
⏰ Apply by Jan 15, 2026!
@ehbea2026.bsky.social
That's a lotta birds
Neophobia compared in 1,439 birds of 136 species
Specialised diets and migration are associated with greater fear of new objects. Surprisingly, witnessing such objects in groups is also associated with greater fear.
(paper) journals.plos.org/plosbiology/...
(blog) phys.org/news/2025-10...
Specialised diets and migration are associated with greater fear of new objects. Surprisingly, witnessing such objects in groups is also associated with greater fear.
(paper) journals.plos.org/plosbiology/...
(blog) phys.org/news/2025-10...
October 15, 2025 at 7:51 PM
That's a lotta birds
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📣 @asab.org grants BOOSTED! 📣
We've increased most of our research-related grants by 50%, effective from the next deadline of 1st Feb 2026.
Check out what we offer here:
www.asab.org/grant-overview
We've increased most of our research-related grants by 50%, effective from the next deadline of 1st Feb 2026.
Check out what we offer here:
www.asab.org/grant-overview
October 14, 2025 at 4:28 PM
📣 @asab.org grants BOOSTED! 📣
We've increased most of our research-related grants by 50%, effective from the next deadline of 1st Feb 2026.
Check out what we offer here:
www.asab.org/grant-overview
We've increased most of our research-related grants by 50%, effective from the next deadline of 1st Feb 2026.
Check out what we offer here:
www.asab.org/grant-overview
Or cats, amiright?
October 14, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Or cats, amiright?
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Nominations due December 1 for the Dobzhansky Prize! This award recognizes the accomplishments and future promise of an outstanding early-career evolutionary biologist. Submit your nomination package today: shorturl.at/p70wY
October 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Nominations due December 1 for the Dobzhansky Prize! This award recognizes the accomplishments and future promise of an outstanding early-career evolutionary biologist. Submit your nomination package today: shorturl.at/p70wY
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New paper out now in Evolution, co-led with Dave Westneat!
Using long-term data on house sparrows, we find that quantity-quality tradeoffs near a local fitness ridge favor more or less canalized clutch size distributions in response to environmental variability.
academic.oup.com/evolut/advan...
Using long-term data on house sparrows, we find that quantity-quality tradeoffs near a local fitness ridge favor more or less canalized clutch size distributions in response to environmental variability.
academic.oup.com/evolut/advan...
Measuring selection on reaction norms: Lack’s principle and plasticity in clutch size
We applied a novel multivariate analysis to measure linear and nonlinear selection on components of a complex reaction norm that was expected to be shaped
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October 13, 2025 at 11:51 AM
New paper out now in Evolution, co-led with Dave Westneat!
Using long-term data on house sparrows, we find that quantity-quality tradeoffs near a local fitness ridge favor more or less canalized clutch size distributions in response to environmental variability.
academic.oup.com/evolut/advan...
Using long-term data on house sparrows, we find that quantity-quality tradeoffs near a local fitness ridge favor more or less canalized clutch size distributions in response to environmental variability.
academic.oup.com/evolut/advan...
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Reposting this open postdoc position with more detailed specifications. Couldn't find the right fit in the first round—not due to lack of strong candidates, but because we're looking for someone whose expertise matches a specific project. More details in the job ad. Apply!
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Postdoctoral Research Associate - Biology
Position Summary A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Andreas Kautt in the Department of Biology on the Danforth Campus at WashU in St. Louis. The Kautt Lab studies the mechan...
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October 3, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Reposting this open postdoc position with more detailed specifications. Couldn't find the right fit in the first round—not due to lack of strong candidates, but because we're looking for someone whose expertise matches a specific project. More details in the job ad. Apply!
tinyurl.com/2uskxyrp
tinyurl.com/2uskxyrp