ABS Conservation

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.

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/2026/index.php

Check out the latest ABS newsletter! animalbehaviorsociety.org/NEWSLETTERS/71…

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/g5pwah… The review process starts mid January and will be ongoing till mid February.

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/career-awards/

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

SAVE THE DATE! ABS 2026 will be July 14-18 in Cincinnati OH!! More info here 👇 animalbehaviorsociety.org/2026/

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?f=0011p…

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/web/awards-gle…

Check out ABS's latest newsletter here: animalbehaviorsociety.org/NEWSLETTERS/70… #AnimalBehavior #ConservationBehavior

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/uxr2ai…

Don't forget to check out the ABS grants for developing nations here 👇Deadlines are Dec. 15th! animalbehaviorsociety.org/web/awards-dev…

Octopuses can use any of their arms to perform tasks, but tend to use a particular arm, or arms, for specific tasks, according to a study in @SciReports. go.nature.com/47JWm77

Within-flock heterogeneity in exploration affects flock behavior in a highly gregarious bird #AnimalPersonality #Bird #Starling doi.org/10.1093/beheco…

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/fneb2m…

Research in @SciReports suggests that blue-throated macaws can learn new actions by watching other macaws interact. The study indicates that this approach to learning is not exclusive to humans. go.nature.com/4lTigId

Dragonflies use “crazy turning” to dry themselves off after a cooling dip in water. Learn more on #NationalWildlifeDay: scim.ag/4niOfD2 @NewsfromScience

Maybe this doesn't have a lot to do with conservation behavior, but we do love Fat Bear Week!!

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

If you aren't already, make sure to become a member of the Animal Behavior Society! animalbehaviorsociety.org/web/membership…