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We promote the study of animal behaviour, organise conferences, fund research & support the teaching of animal behaviour. Co-publisher of #AnimalBehaviourJournal. For meeting coverage, follow @asab-meetings.bsky.social
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Details for submitting symposia on our website: behaviour2027.eventsairsite.com/call-for-sym...
Goslings in a puddle. reads Behavoiur 2027 Vienna Austria . Planning to get a gaggle of researchers together for a symposium? Deadline soon Nov 1 2026
October 16, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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2026. Vocalizations shape roost defence outcomes in a solitary bat. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... via @asab.org
Vocalizations shape roost defence outcomes in a solitary bat
Individuals commonly compete with others that share their ecological niche, both within and among species. To avoid physical confrontations, individua…
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October 16, 2026 at 1:41 AM
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🐱Meerkats! 🪏Burrows! 🛒Foraging! 🏜️Space use!

Our #EditorsChoice for the #AnimalBehaviourJournal: “The bind of the burrow: trade-offs between refuge and foraging shape space use in Kalahari meerkats”

Read at doi.org/10.1016/j.anbehav.2026.123696
Screenshot of an article: Animal Behaviour Date: October 2026 Article: 123696 Volume 240 The bind of the burrow: trade-offs between refuge and foraging shape space use in Kalahari meerkats Jack Thorley, Chris Duncan, Annika Herdtle, Marta Manser, Dominic Cram, Tim Clutton-Brock
October 15, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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will-oestreich.bsky.social
I am recruiting for a 2-year postdoc position with our group at the Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior! Learn more & apply here: tinyurl.com/3n88uv2p

Deadline: 20 Dec 2026
Start date: Flexible in 2027
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@livingingroups.bsky.social
@carlzeissstiftung.bsky.social
Postdoctoral position (m/f/d) | Oceanic Collective Intelligence
We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join this collective effort in 2027, focusing in particular on questions concerning social foraging and collective behavior in two oceanic predator-prey sys...
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October 15, 2026 at 10:55 AM
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measuringbehavior.bsky.social
The Program Committee for Measuring Behavior 2027 has approved 11 symposia & workshop applications. We were delighted with the range and quality of the proposals. You can see the symposia here: www.measuringbehavior.org/symposia-mb2... and workshops here: www.measuringbehavior.org/workshops-mb....
Symposia - Measuring Behavior
Symposia at Measuring Behavior are a series of related scientific presentations, with the program put together by the symposium chair. The following symposia will take place at Measuring Behavior 2027...
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October 15, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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LSU is hiring an Assistant Professor in Behavioral Ecology! Please see the job posting here and share. Application review begins November 15th.

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Assistant Professor-Behavioral Ecology
All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progre...
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October 14, 2026 at 12:22 AM
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abcmicrogrants.bsky.social
Mentee Sign-Up Sheet (link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...)

Mentor Sign-Up Sheet (link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...)
We’re thrilled to announce the Animal Behaviour Collective's fifth mentorship-matching event! This is a unique opportunity for you to meet and connect with experienced mentors from the field of animal behaviour. The event will take place on December 2nd 2026 at 14:00 CET. Link for mentees and mentors application below
October 15, 2026 at 8:28 AM
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marcgilles.bsky.social
Our special issue on 'Chemical communication and behaviour' is now complete in Animal Behaviour @asab.org www.sciencedirect.com/special-issu...

Editors: Leanne Grieves @leagrie.bsky.social, Tyler Buchinger, Alex Van Huynh and myself

Find the papers in the thread below 🧵
October 12, 2026 at 4:40 PM
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animbehav.bsky.social
🚨ASSAB WORKSHOP ALERT🚨

Come along to hear about John's work and get answers to your questions about all things science communication!

Register through the QR Code above or here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F....
October 9, 2026 at 10:43 PM
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blackmammalogists.bsky.social
for a full list of our events (and all the cool awesome things we're giving away) make sure to check out our event page! blackmammalogists.com#bmw2026

Remember to share around! #BMW2026 #BlackMammalogistsWeek2026 #BlackSky
October 10, 2026 at 9:59 PM
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Our BioCraft Competition is open!

The competition encourages participants to combine art and science by creating a biology-inspired 3D artwork from recycled, or other, materials.

📆 Closing date 4 November

Find out more: www.rsb.org.uk/biocraft-com...

#BioCraftComp #BiologyWeek
A knitted copepod sitting on a stool. Text alongside says Biology Week, BioCraft Competition, create a biology inspired 3D artwork from recycled or other materials and send RSB a photo to enter! #BioCraftComp Submissions close 4 November
October 12, 2026 at 7:58 AM
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We're pleased to announce that applications for our 2027 travel grants are now open!

AMRSB and early-career MRSB members can apply for up to £1,000.

📆 Applications close 22 January 2027

Find out more: www.rsb.org.uk/travel-grants

#TravelGrants #EarlyCareerResearchers #BiologyWeek
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October 13, 2026 at 7:54 AM
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sebiology.bsky.social
⏰ Just ONE WEEK LEFT to book your place for the upcoming @conphysjournal.bsky.social webinar!

Join Dr Madison Earhart on 20 October at 16:00 UK time to explore how science and community collaboration can support white sturgeon conservation.

Free online event! 👇
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October 13, 2026 at 8:52 AM
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The Data Management BES Better Science Guide has been updated!
October 13, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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blackmammalogists.bsky.social
TODAY we seek to create with #BMW2026Create! Share with us your mammal-related writing, drawing, music, painting, whatever!

TWO HOURS until our 10 am PST drawing workshop! Come & learn about one of the coolest small mammals in the world! Register docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

#BlackSky
October 13, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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A reminder to members that the deadline to vote for council members is coming up fast (midnight on Oct 15 🌝).

You can see the candidates and log into your account to vote 🗳️ here:

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The Association for the Study of Animal Behaviour - ASAB Council Nominations
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October 13, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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abcmicrogrants.bsky.social
Thank you to the ABC microgrants recipient who shared how ABC microgrants helped with rent and transportation!
ABC microgrants work is proof that small actions have big impacts on someone!

Donate today!
How to donate: opencollective.com/animal-behaviour-collective
October 12, 2026 at 7:14 AM
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animalbehaviour.live
⏰️ One month to go!!!

#ABL2026 Studying Animal Behaviour in a Changing World is happening on 12 Nov 🎉

3 plenaries • 18 talks • 40+ posters • 2 workshops • lively Discord chats

👉️ Join us! Register now for FREE: https://
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October 12, 2026 at 9:55 AM
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uhl-lab.bsky.social
Postdoc Alert! New Postdoc Position for 3 years (max 3 more)- offers the freedom to develop your own research projects in close interaction with my group. Research on invertebrates preferred. Apply by October 31. Please RP.
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Open Postdoc position (3 + max 3 years)
Universität Greifswald
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October 7, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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In 2021 @andyradford.bsky.social became the ASAB executive editor of the #AnimalBehaviourJournal, a joint venture with our sister society @animbehsociety.bsky.social With their exec editor & a great support team, Andy has worked hard to bring out an issue every month - a real undertaking! #MeetASAB
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October 7, 2026 at 3:08 PM
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📣 Seabird Group AGM elections 📣

We're looking for a new Early Career Representative! 🧑‍🎓

Full role description here: 👇
docs.google.com/document/d/1...

To apply, please send a short description (max 200 words) to [email protected] by 25/10/2026 💌

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October 7, 2026 at 2:39 PM
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📢 Seabird Group AGM elections 📢

We're looking for a new Membership Secretary!

👇 More details on the role: 👇
docs.google.com/document/d/1...

To apply, please send a short description (max 200 words) to [email protected] by 25th Oct 2026

📸 @thelabandfield.bsky.social
October 7, 2026 at 2:41 PM
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💫 Seabird Group AGM elections 💫

We're looking for a new Social Media Manager! 📱

Full role description here: 👇
docs.google.com/document/d/1...

To apply, please send a short description (max 200 words) to [email protected] by 25/10/2026 💌

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October 7, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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🔔 Seabird Group AGM elections 🔔

👀 We're looking for a new Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Ordinary Member! 👀

Full role description here:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...

Please send a short description (max 200 words) to [email protected] by 25/10/2026

📸 @scottishseabird.bsky.social
October 7, 2026 at 2:48 PM
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ethoges.bsky.social
New year, new conference! Registration for the next Annual Meeting of the Ethological Society is officially open! 🤩
Save the date, sign up, and join us in beautiful Konstanz 24–27 February, 2027 @mpi-animalbehav.bsky.social
www.ab.mpg.de/etho-2027
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September 28, 2026 at 2:10 PM