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ABS Conservation @ConservBehavior

Animal Behavior Society Conservation Committee- Promoting conservation behavior research and researchers

Joined January 2019
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We are migrating! The ABS Conservation Committee invites you to follow us on Blue Sky (@ConservBehavior.bsky.social) for continued updates and exciting conservation news.
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Are you ready for #ABS2026? Join us for the 63rd annual conference at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza in Cincinnati, Ohio July 14th-18th. Early Registration and abstract submission is now open! Get all the details here: animalbehaviorsociety.org/20…
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Check out the latest ABS newsletter! animalbehaviorsociety.org/NE…
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Are you a member of ABS and interested in helping review grants submitted to our Student Research & Developing Nations Grants? If so you can sign up here: fs10.formsite.com/spltrak/g5… The review process starts mid January and will be ongoing till mid February.
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Career Award Nominations for ABS are due Jan. 15th 2026. This includes the Richard Buchholz Conservation Behavior Award! Click below👇 to make your nomination for one of several career awards : animalbehaviorsociety.org/ca…
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News from Science
@NewsfromScience
22 Nov 2025
For the first time, scientists have documented an unusual spider defense: Some species of arachnids build giant doppelgängers on their webs, creating a frightening deception that scares off would-be killers. scim.ag/48a0JGP
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SAVE THE DATE! ABS 2026 will be July 14-18 in Cincinnati OH!! More info here 👇 animalbehaviorsociety.org/20…
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ABS is supporting 5 outreach programs this year with $1k rewards. Click here to download information on how to submit an Outreach Grant: gaesod7ab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?…
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A reminder that the Grant Language Editing Program research grant is due on Nov. 15th. See here for more info and to learn more about all of ABS's grants! animalbehaviorsociety.org/we…
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Check out ABS's latest newsletter here: animalbehaviorsociety.org/NE… #AnimalBehavior #ConservationBehavior
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Coming to ABS 2026 in Cincinnati? Thinking of leading a symposia, workshop, or special session? Well the submission window has been extended to October 10th! Visit here to submit 👇 fs10.formsite.com/spltrak/ux…
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Don't forget to check out the ABS grants for developing nations here 👇Deadlines are Dec. 15th! animalbehaviorsociety.org/we…
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RT @NaturePortfolio: Octopuses can use any of their arms to perform tasks, but tend to use a particular arm, or arms, for specific tasks, a…
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Behavioral Ecology@BehavEcol
12 Sep 2025
Within-flock heterogeneity in exploration affects flock behavior in a highly gregarious bird #AnimalPersonality #Bird #Starling doi.org/10.1093/beheco/araf0…

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Two funding requests are open for Latin America from the ABS: Funds to support Latin American conferences and funds for students to travel to Latin American conferences. Find more info and applications here: fs10.formsite.com/spltrak/fn…
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RT @NaturePortfolio: Research in @SciReports suggests that blue-throated macaws can learn new actions by watching other macaws interact. Th…
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Science Magazine
@ScienceMagazine
4 Sep 2025
Dragonflies use “crazy turning” to dry themselves off after a cooling dip in water. Learn more on #NationalWildlifeDay: scim.ag/4niOfD2 @NewsfromScience
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Maybe this doesn't have a lot to do with conservation behavior, but we do love Fat Bear Week!!
National Park Service
@NatlParkService
4 Sep 2025
BIG news! Fat Bear Week will take place from September 23-30. The chubby cubby appetizer, Fat Bear Junior, will kick off on September 18-19. Stay tuned for bracket reveals, bear bios, and more details.
Defending champion, 128 Grazer, a large bear standing in moving water.

ALT Defending champion, 128 Grazer, a large bear standing in moving water.
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IMPRS for Brain & Behavior@IMPRSBrainBehav
27 Aug 2025
Our application portal is now open! Join our IMPRS for Brain&Behavior to pursue a #PhD in #neuroethology. Learn how brain circuits are linked to interesting animal behaviors! ⏰ Deadline: October 31, 2025 🔗 imprs-brain-behavior.mpg.de
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If you aren't already, make sure to become a member of the Animal Behavior Society! animalbehaviorsociety.org/we…
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