Ethology Courses and Certifications

Introduction to Animal Behaviour

111 reviews

Explore the amazing range and complexity of wild animal behaviour. Discover how animals learn, communicate, find food, avoid predators, and interact socially.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

The Truth About Cats and Dogs

11 reviews

Explore cat and dog behavior, communication, and needs to strengthen your bond. Learn about their senses, debunk myths, and discover ways to enrich their lives and improve your pet ownership skills.

• Coursera
• 16 hours 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Paid Course

Simons Institute

Do Elephants Have Names? Vocal Labeling of Individual Conspecifics in African Elephants

Explores groundbreaking research on African elephants' potential use of name-like calls, challenging our understanding of animal communication and social cognition in non-human species.

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

Institute for Pure & Applied Mathematics (IPAM)

Cross-Species Translation Through Computational Analyses - Implications for Understanding and Modifying Psychiatric Treatments

Exploring computational psychiatry's impact on diagnosis, treatment, and cross-species translation in mental health, with focus on information processing and concrete examples.

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

Ethology - Animal Behaviour and Neurophysiology

Comprehensive exploration of animal behavior, covering perception, hormones, genetics, and ecological aspects. Ideal for advanced biology students and researchers.

• YouTube
• 1 day 7 hours 9 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Human Behavioral Biology

6 reviews

Explore the biological foundations of human behavior, from genetics to neuroscience, covering topics like evolution, endocrinology, sexuality, aggression, and complex psychological phenomena.

• YouTube
• 1 day 13 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

TED

Can AI Help Us Speak with Wolves?

Discover how AI reveals the complex communication patterns of wolves, from howls to barks, unlocking secrets of their social language and behavior.

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

SciShow

Do Animals Exercise?

Explore whether animals truly exercise by examining different definitions and discovering how wildlife stays fit through natural behaviors and survival activities.

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

SciShow

How Bugs and Insects Use Tools in Their Environment

Discover how insects and spiders craft ingenious tools from their environment, including using other insects' bodies as implements for survival and hunting.

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

SciShow

The Weirdest Adoptions in the Animal Kingdom

Discover fascinating cases of interspecies adoption, from capuchins raising howler monkeys to owls caring for snakes, revealing surprising animal behaviors and bonds.

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

From Democratic Consensus to Cannibalistic Hordes - The Principles of Collective Animal Behavior

1 review

Explore collective behavior in nature, from ant raids to bird flocks. Discover how individual actions create group dynamics and the concept of "collective mind" in various species, including humans.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Simons Institute

What Information Do the Voices of African Savanna Elephants Communicate?

1 review

Explore the fascinating world of elephant communication, from husky calls to rumbles, and learn how these vocalizations convey information in African savanna elephants.

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

Society for Neuroscience

History of Neuroscience - Peter Marler

Explore the life and groundbreaking discoveries of Peter Marler, a pioneering neurologist and ethologist, through an in-depth archival interview conducted by the Society for Neuroscience.

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

The Aspen Institute

Beyond Words - What Animals Think and Feel

Explore animal cognition, emotions, and self-awareness through scientific studies and anecdotes. Discover similarities between humans and animals in empathy, communication, and intelligence.

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

NPTEL-NOC IITM

Vocal Behaviour: Mechanisms - Part 1

Explore the mechanisms behind vocal behavior, delving into the intricate processes that enable sound production in various species.

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