Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ethology
noun
/ɪˈθɒlədʒi/
Definition
Ethology is the scientific study of animal behavior, particularly in natural environments.
Examples
- Ethology has revealed much about how animals communicate and interact.
- The research on ethology has implications for understanding human behavior as well.
Meaning
It focuses on the behavioral patterns of species and the underlying motivations for their actions.
Synonyms
- Behavioral science
- Animal behavior study
