Stories & News: Behavior Page 3

March 11, 2022 — Morris Animal Foundation has approved new equine studies focusing on improving well-being through understanding of horses’ behavioral and psychological needs and challenges.

February 4, 2022 – The Mark L. Morris Jr. Investigator Award was established by Morris Animal Foundation to honor the legacy and vision of the veterinary scientist Dr. Mark L. Morris Jr., DVM, PhD. This commentary presents feedback from our blue-ribbon panel.

January 3, 2022 – Read about the challenges of caring for a bird and how to tell when your companion could be sick.

November 11, 2021 – Human-generated noise is affecting the health and well-being of animals globally, from sea horses to frogs to crickets.

October 19, 2021 – How much noise is too much for dolphins? Foundation-funded investigators recently began to assess the impacts of underwater noise on the behavior and stress levels of dolphins.

September 9, 2021 – Behavioral studies aim to improve the quality of life and health of pets and wildlife, and help us learn more if an animal is ill, in pain or stressed.

July 26, 2021 – Three newly funded equine behavior studies can tell owners and handlers a lot about the health and welfare of their horses, ponies, mules and donkeys.