Animal Behavior Courses and Certifications

SciShow

We Didn't Evolve Color Vision to See Color

Uncover the evolutionary mystery of color vision and why vibrant colors in nature developed before animals could even perceive them.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

SciShow

Scientists Use Fake Birds to Study and Conserve Real Bird Species

Discover how scientists use fake birds and bird costumes to study real birds and protect endangered species in this fascinating exploration of wildlife research methods.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

SciShow

Five Mythical Creatures Inspired By Real Ones

Discover the fascinating scientific origins behind legendary creatures like the chupacabra and other mythological beasts through real-world animal explanations.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Kitten Lady

How to Foster a Feral Mama Cat and Kittens - 10 Essential Tips

Essential tips for fostering feral cats: proper setup, safe handling, medical care, socialization, and timely return of mama cat. Learn to navigate challenges and ensure the best outcomes for feral felines.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Wondrium

The National Geographic Guide to Birding in North America

Explore bird behavior for identification, including feeding habits, flight patterns, flocking, mating rituals, and nesting customs. Learn to distinguish species through their unique traits and behaviors in North America.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Royal Institution

How Do Neural Networks Grow Smarter? - With Robin Hiesinger

Exploring neural networks' growth into brains, this talk delves into the interplay between neurobiology and AI, questioning if biological brains are just messy hardware and if nature or artificial intelligence holds the key to smarter systems.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

TED-Ed

Moral Behavior in Animals

Explore surprising evidence of empathy, cooperation, and fairness in primates and mammals, challenging our understanding of moral traits in animals.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

TED

What Are Animals Thinking and Feeling

Explore animal cognition and emotions through ecology, biology, and behavioral science. Discover similarities between humans and other species in thinking, feeling, and tool use.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

TED

The Gentle Genius of Bonobos

Explore how bonobos understand language and learn by observation, challenging our assumptions about species capabilities and the influence of cultural exposure on cognitive development.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

TED

Measuring the Fastest Animal on Earth

Discover the incredible speed of the mantis shrimp's feeding strike through high-speed video analysis, revealing one of nature's fastest animal movements.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Fascinating Intelligence of Birds

Explore the remarkable cognitive abilities of birds, challenging common misconceptions and showcasing their problem-solving skills, tool use, and innovative behaviors.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

TED

Depressed Dogs, Cats with OCD - What Animal Madness Means for Us Humans

Explore mental health issues in animals and their implications for humans. Gain insights into how animals cope with depression, anxiety, and other psychological challenges.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

ICTP-SAIFR

Modeling Animal Behavior, Ecology, and Evolution

Explore modeling techniques for understanding animal behavior, ecology, and evolutionary patterns with Sabrina Araújo from UFPR, Brazil.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Alternative Breeding Strategies in Evolution and Ecology - Lecture 35

Explore diverse breeding strategies in nature, from bullfrogs to fig wasps. Learn about frequency-dependent strategies, evolutionary equilibrium, and unique reproductive behaviors across species and gametes.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

TED

How to Communicate with Your Dog - From a Westminster Champion

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Discover effective interspecies communication techniques through live dog agility demonstrations by a Westminster champion, revealing secrets to connect with any audience.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video