# Ethology

> Ethology is the scientific study of animal behavior, particularly under natural conditions. It integrates evolution, ecology, and neuroscience to explain how and why animals act, communicate, and make decisions in their environments.

*Source: [https://selltoscientists.com/fields/ethology/](https://selltoscientists.com/fields/ethology/)*

**Researcher count:** 6,000
**Average funding:** $230K

## Subfields

- Behavioral Ecology
- Cognitive Ethology
- Social Behavior
- Neuroethology
- Comparative Cognition

## Key technologies

- Automated Behavior Tracking
- Bio-logging Tags
- GPS Telemetry
- Pose-Estimation Software
- Field Camera Traps

## Top institutions

- University of Oxford
- Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior
- University of Cambridge
- Duke University
- Australian National University

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