Animal Behavior Courses and Certifications

The Royal Institution

The Languages of Animals: Parent-Child Communication - Lecture 3

Explore animal parent-child communication across species. Discover how infants signal needs, parents convey warnings, and early interactions shape adult language abilities.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

The Languages of Animals: Finding a Mate - Lecture 2

Explore animal mating communication with Sir David Attenborough. Discover diverse courtship signals, from visual cues to scents, and learn how species-specific 'passwords' ensure successful breeding.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

The Languages of Animals: Beware! - Lecture 1

Explore animal defense mechanisms, from warning signals to territorial marking, in this captivating lecture by Sir David Attenborough. Discover how creatures communicate danger and assert dominance without physical confrontation.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How Do We Know What an Animal Understands?

Explore animal cognition and communication through innovative research methods, uncovering insights into how non-human species perceive and interact with their world.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Animal Dominance Hierarchies - From Pecking Orders to Human Society

Explore a century of research on dominance hierarchies in animals and humans, examining their impact on social structures, behavior, and evolution across species.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Keystone Individuals in Animal Societies - Pros and Cons

Explore the impact of influential individuals in animal societies, focusing on social spiders in African deserts. Learn about their effects on group dynamics and adaptability.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Fields Institute

Animal Movement and Emergent Patterns of Space Use - A Personal Journey With Plentiful References to Mark Lewis

Explore animal movement, territoriality, and space use patterns through mathematical models and ecological insights, featuring personal research experiences and collaborative work.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Linnean Society

The Big Pause - Tracking Wildlife During COVID-19 Lockdowns

Explore how wildlife behavior changed during COVID-19 lockdowns through a global research initiative using bio-loggers, revealing insights into human-wildlife interactions and conservation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences

The Geometry of Decision-Making

Explore the fascinating geometry of decision-making in animal behavior with Prof. Iain Couzin's insightful lecture on collective intelligence and movement.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Jarod Raithel

Mammalian Social Behavior and Communication - Lecture 3.1

Explore mammalian social behavior, from eusociality to communication, examining benefits, costs, and evolutionary mechanisms of group living across sensory channels.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Life History, Foraging Behavior, and Mating and Breeding Behavior

Explore fundamental aspects of animal behavior, including life history patterns, foraging strategies, and reproductive behaviors through expert insights and scientific analysis.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute, Stanford

Parenting Lessons from Frogs and Spiders - Understanding Family Bonds Across Species

Discover fascinating insights into parental bonding across species as Stanford biologist Lauren O'Connell reveals surprising similarities in how frogs, spiders, and fish form family bonds and care for offspring.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How Animals Transformed My Life

Discover how animals can transform lives through soul-level communication, healing, and Bach flower therapy. Explore the profound connection between humans and animals for enhanced well-being and understanding.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Relationship Revelation - Animal Emotional Diversity

Explore animal emotional diversity and its impact on veterinary care with Dr. Janet Gordon Palm. Learn about integrative medicine, non-invasive treatments, and respecting animal body language for enhanced healing experiences.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Otters of Singapore - What Can We Learn from Urban Wildlife?

Explore Singapore's urban otters: their return, behavior, and coexistence with humans. Discover insights on wildlife in cities and the potential for urban areas to serve as refuges for nature.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video