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9 Best Animal Behavior (Ethology) Courses for 2026

Is animal behavior related to genetics or environment? What can ethology tell us about human behavior? Understand your pets better with our Best Courses Guide.

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  1. Wageningen University

    Introduction to Animal Behaviour

    111 reviews
  2. Wageningen University

    Animal Behaviour in Science and Conservation
  3. Wageningen University

    Animal Behaviour in Conservation

    1 review
  4. University of Edinburgh

    Animal Behaviour and Welfare

    13 reviews
  5. The Open University

    Living psychology: animal minds

    1 review

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  7. University of Edinburgh

    The Truth About Cats and Dogs

    11 reviews
  8. Duke University

    Dog Emotion and Cognition

    19 reviews
  9. University of Edinburgh

    Chicken Behaviour and Welfare

    4 reviews
  10. University of California, Davis

    Equine Welfare and Management

    3 reviews

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