Animal Behaviour

• Canadian zoo examined animal behaviour during total solar eclipse

  The zoo collected data on a wide range of species, including some that are typically active during the day and others that tend to be more nocturnal.

  Canada

  Apr 14, 2024
  
• University of Calgary studying stressors, injury in Stampede bulls

  Researchers at the University of Calgary are teaming up with the Stampede to try to improve how they care for bucking bulls.

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2019
  
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• Canadians at the 2019 Oscars: ‘Bao,’ ‘Animal Behaviour’ among nominees

  Toronto-raised Domee Shi is the first female director to helm a Pixar short film. Her movie, 'Bao,' is nominated.

  Entertainment

  Jan 22, 2019
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• Yes, crows really do form gangs, and they fight to win: UBC research

  New research shows crows and ravens really don't like each other, but that the little guy almost always comes out on top.

  Environment

  Jul 5, 2018
• B.C. Oscar winners dedicate new film to VGH staff

  The couple completed their film, titled Animal Behaviour, and dedicated it to the team at VGH, with a heartfelt note in the closing credits.

  Jun 6, 2018
• Solar eclipse’s impact on animal behaviour to be monitored by U.S. biologists

  Past solar eclipses have left animals appearing confused, with the disappearing sunlight throwing off their circadian rhythms, research shows.

  Environment

  Aug 19, 2017
• Solar eclipse confusion could make animals do some strange things

  Several zoos along the solar eclipse's path are keeping an eye out for unusual behaviour from animals.

  World

  Aug 16, 2017
• Polar bear attacks on humans likely to become more common: study

  Nearly nine in 10 attacks occurred between July and December, when sea ice is at its lowest level.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2017