animal behavior
nounUK /ˈænɪməl bɪˈheɪvjə/
US /ˈænɪməl bɪˈheɪvjər/
The way animals act and do things.
Scientists study animal behavior to learn why birds sing and bees dance.
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2. The scientific study of how animals act.
She took a class in animal behavior at the university.
3. The actions of a particular kind of animal.
The animal behavior of wolves includes living and hunting in packs.
4. How an animal responds to its surroundings.
Changes in animal behavior can show that a pet is sick.