Czech and Slovak Ethological Society
@csets.bsky.social
❗ Official Bluesky account of the Czech and Slovak Ethological Society. ❗ We spread news about ethological research conducted not only by our members. 🐎🐦🐒
Wouldn’t it be better together? 🐮
➡️ Scientists from our society bring an interesting review on individual and pair housing and its influence on the #behaviour and #welfare of calves. Check the link below! 😊
#dairycalves #housing #animalbehaviour
🔗 www.journalofdairyscience.org/article/S002...
➡️ Scientists from our society bring an interesting review on individual and pair housing and its influence on the #behaviour and #welfare of calves. Check the link below! 😊
#dairycalves #housing #animalbehaviour
🔗 www.journalofdairyscience.org/article/S002...
Invited review: A systematic review of the effects of pair housing on dairy calf welfare and productivity
The list of standard abbreviations for JDS is available at adsa.org/jds-abbreviations-24.
Nonstandard abbreviations are available in the Notes.
www.journalofdairyscience.org
November 21, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Wouldn’t it be better together? 🐮
➡️ Scientists from our society bring an interesting review on individual and pair housing and its influence on the #behaviour and #welfare of calves. Check the link below! 😊
#dairycalves #housing #animalbehaviour
🔗 www.journalofdairyscience.org/article/S002...
➡️ Scientists from our society bring an interesting review on individual and pair housing and its influence on the #behaviour and #welfare of calves. Check the link below! 😊
#dairycalves #housing #animalbehaviour
🔗 www.journalofdairyscience.org/article/S002...
The largest scientific study to date on #neophobia, or fear of the new and unfamiliar, has revealed why some #bird species are more afraid than others 🐦🦜
➡️ Find out in a brand new paper with Czech and Slovak footprint! 🇨🇿🇸🇰
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
➡️ Find out in a brand new paper with Czech and Slovak footprint! 🇨🇿🇸🇰
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
A large-scale study across the avian clade identifies ecological drivers of neophobia
Neophobia (the aversive response to novelty) varies considerably across species and individuals, and can impact adaptability and survival. This study assesses neophobia in 1400 subjects from 136 bird ...
doi.org
October 28, 2025 at 5:32 AM
The largest scientific study to date on #neophobia, or fear of the new and unfamiliar, has revealed why some #bird species are more afraid than others 🐦🦜
➡️ Find out in a brand new paper with Czech and Slovak footprint! 🇨🇿🇸🇰
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
➡️ Find out in a brand new paper with Czech and Slovak footprint! 🇨🇿🇸🇰
doi.org/10.1371/jour...
🌐 Online platform @thebehaviourforum.bsky.social 🌐
📌 Intended (not only) for users of automatic monitoring systems in animal behaviour research, mainly focused on researching the behaviour of laboratory rodents as biological models 🐁
Feel free to register here:
🔗 www.thebehaviourforum.org
📌 Intended (not only) for users of automatic monitoring systems in animal behaviour research, mainly focused on researching the behaviour of laboratory rodents as biological models 🐁
Feel free to register here:
🔗 www.thebehaviourforum.org
TheBehaviourForum.org
A place to discuss experimental methods in animal behaviour
www.thebehaviourforum.org
October 9, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🌐 Online platform @thebehaviourforum.bsky.social 🌐
📌 Intended (not only) for users of automatic monitoring systems in animal behaviour research, mainly focused on researching the behaviour of laboratory rodents as biological models 🐁
Feel free to register here:
🔗 www.thebehaviourforum.org
📌 Intended (not only) for users of automatic monitoring systems in animal behaviour research, mainly focused on researching the behaviour of laboratory rodents as biological models 🐁
Feel free to register here:
🔗 www.thebehaviourforum.org
🦋 How do ecosystem characteristics influence the effectiveness of antipredator colour strategies, such as camouflage and aposematism? 🎨
Find out in a new study, with huge contributions from researchers at
@sciencecharles.bsky.social 🤩
#science #aposematism #camouflage #antipredator
Find out in a new study, with huge contributions from researchers at
@sciencecharles.bsky.social 🤩
#science #aposematism #camouflage #antipredator
Global selection on insect antipredator coloration
Natural selection has repeatedly led to the evolution of two alternative antipredator color strategies—camouflage to avoid detection and aposematism to advertise unprofitability—but we lack understand...
www.science.org
October 6, 2025 at 7:14 PM
🦋 How do ecosystem characteristics influence the effectiveness of antipredator colour strategies, such as camouflage and aposematism? 🎨
Find out in a new study, with huge contributions from researchers at
@sciencecharles.bsky.social 🤩
#science #aposematism #camouflage #antipredator
Find out in a new study, with huge contributions from researchers at
@sciencecharles.bsky.social 🤩
#science #aposematism #camouflage #antipredator
👨🏻🏫👩🏻🏫 We are pleased to present the plenary speakers at the 52nd ČSEtS conference! 🤩 🐾 #etodny25
🔔 Reminder: The registration for the conference has been extended until Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 23:59. Feel free to register at this link: www.csets.sk/index.php?s=11
Looking forward to seeing you! ✨
🔔 Reminder: The registration for the conference has been extended until Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 23:59. Feel free to register at this link: www.csets.sk/index.php?s=11
Looking forward to seeing you! ✨
October 5, 2025 at 9:20 AM
👨🏻🏫👩🏻🏫 We are pleased to present the plenary speakers at the 52nd ČSEtS conference! 🤩 🐾 #etodny25
🔔 Reminder: The registration for the conference has been extended until Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 23:59. Feel free to register at this link: www.csets.sk/index.php?s=11
Looking forward to seeing you! ✨
🔔 Reminder: The registration for the conference has been extended until Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 23:59. Feel free to register at this link: www.csets.sk/index.php?s=11
Looking forward to seeing you! ✨
‼️ Registration for the 52nd ČSEtS Conference in Prague is OPEN ✅
🔗 Registration (till September 30): www.csets.sk/index.php?s=11
Conference info:
🗓️ November 13-16, 2025
📍 Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague
We look forward to your participation! ✨
🔗 Registration (till September 30): www.csets.sk/index.php?s=11
Conference info:
🗓️ November 13-16, 2025
📍 Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague
We look forward to your participation! ✨
August 27, 2025 at 1:11 PM
‼️ Registration for the 52nd ČSEtS Conference in Prague is OPEN ✅
🔗 Registration (till September 30): www.csets.sk/index.php?s=11
Conference info:
🗓️ November 13-16, 2025
📍 Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague
We look forward to your participation! ✨
🔗 Registration (till September 30): www.csets.sk/index.php?s=11
Conference info:
🗓️ November 13-16, 2025
📍 Faculty of Forestry and Wood Sciences, Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague
We look forward to your participation! ✨
Reposted by Czech and Slovak Ethological Society
ICYMI : #ASABWinter2025 will take place from December 15-16, once again in lovely Edinburgh!
Registration is now open 🎉 Abstract submission deadline for posters and talks is August 29 🏃♀️🏃🏃♂️
More information here: asabwinter.github.io/2025/
Registration is now open 🎉 Abstract submission deadline for posters and talks is August 29 🏃♀️🏃🏃♂️
More information here: asabwinter.github.io/2025/
August 5, 2025 at 5:40 PM
ICYMI : #ASABWinter2025 will take place from December 15-16, once again in lovely Edinburgh!
Registration is now open 🎉 Abstract submission deadline for posters and talks is August 29 🏃♀️🏃🏃♂️
More information here: asabwinter.github.io/2025/
Registration is now open 🎉 Abstract submission deadline for posters and talks is August 29 🏃♀️🏃🏃♂️
More information here: asabwinter.github.io/2025/
📌 We would like to invite you to the 52nd #conference of our society, which will take place from November 13th to 16th, 2025 at the Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague. Save the date! 🗓️
🔗 For accommodation options and more, follow our website csets.sk 🤩
🔗 For accommodation options and more, follow our website csets.sk 🤩
July 4, 2025 at 9:09 AM
📌 We would like to invite you to the 52nd #conference of our society, which will take place from November 13th to 16th, 2025 at the Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague. Save the date! 🗓️
🔗 For accommodation options and more, follow our website csets.sk 🤩
🔗 For accommodation options and more, follow our website csets.sk 🤩
🐴 What role do fathers play in the horse world? What is the impact of paternal separation on behaviour of foals? 🤔
A team of scientists from the Czech University of Life Sciences and the University of South Bohemia comes up with interesting findings. Read below! ⬇️🤩
doi.org/10.1016/j.ap...
A team of scientists from the Czech University of Life Sciences and the University of South Bohemia comes up with interesting findings. Read below! ⬇️🤩
doi.org/10.1016/j.ap...
June 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
🐴 What role do fathers play in the horse world? What is the impact of paternal separation on behaviour of foals? 🤔
A team of scientists from the Czech University of Life Sciences and the University of South Bohemia comes up with interesting findings. Read below! ⬇️🤩
doi.org/10.1016/j.ap...
A team of scientists from the Czech University of Life Sciences and the University of South Bohemia comes up with interesting findings. Read below! ⬇️🤩
doi.org/10.1016/j.ap...
🐗 How do Wild Boars differ in movement, space use and daily activity? How do these differences affect their ability to survive and thrive in human-altered landscape? 🌲
👩🏻🔬 Dr. Michaela Masilkova and colleagues provide answers in a new study! ⬇️
#wildboars #movement
👩🏻🔬 Dr. Michaela Masilkova and colleagues provide answers in a new study! ⬇️
#wildboars #movement
Consistent inter-individual variability in movement traits shapes the wild boar movement syndrome
Wild boars' unique movement patterns, shaped by their personalities, might help them avoid humans and thrive in diverse environments. Recognizing these beh
doi.org
June 9, 2025 at 8:05 AM
🐗 How do Wild Boars differ in movement, space use and daily activity? How do these differences affect their ability to survive and thrive in human-altered landscape? 🌲
👩🏻🔬 Dr. Michaela Masilkova and colleagues provide answers in a new study! ⬇️
#wildboars #movement
👩🏻🔬 Dr. Michaela Masilkova and colleagues provide answers in a new study! ⬇️
#wildboars #movement
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🧠🦅 Facial configuration matters 🦅🧠
We tested if wild #GreatTits recognise predators not just by what facial elements are present (eyes, beak), but also how they’re arranged.
👁️🔄 Rotate the eyes 90° = more fear
👁️↩️ Rotate them 180° = same fear
👁️🚫 No eyes/beak = no fear
#BirdCognition 🐦🪶🧪 #JCOMP
We tested if wild #GreatTits recognise predators not just by what facial elements are present (eyes, beak), but also how they’re arranged.
👁️🔄 Rotate the eyes 90° = more fear
👁️↩️ Rotate them 180° = same fear
👁️🚫 No eyes/beak = no fear
#BirdCognition 🐦🪶🧪 #JCOMP
April 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🧠🦅 Facial configuration matters 🦅🧠
We tested if wild #GreatTits recognise predators not just by what facial elements are present (eyes, beak), but also how they’re arranged.
👁️🔄 Rotate the eyes 90° = more fear
👁️↩️ Rotate them 180° = same fear
👁️🚫 No eyes/beak = no fear
#BirdCognition 🐦🪶🧪 #JCOMP
We tested if wild #GreatTits recognise predators not just by what facial elements are present (eyes, beak), but also how they’re arranged.
👁️🔄 Rotate the eyes 90° = more fear
👁️↩️ Rotate them 180° = same fear
👁️🚫 No eyes/beak = no fear
#BirdCognition 🐦🪶🧪 #JCOMP
❗️📝 PhD Thesis Offer: Impact of infant’s odour on parental bonding and behaviour 👩🏻🍼👃
📍 Faculty of Science, Charles University, Prague
⏳ Application deadline: April 30, 2025
🔗 www.etologiecloveka.cz
📍 Faculty of Science, Charles University, Prague
⏳ Application deadline: April 30, 2025
🔗 www.etologiecloveka.cz
April 15, 2025 at 10:07 AM
❗️📝 PhD Thesis Offer: Impact of infant’s odour on parental bonding and behaviour 👩🏻🍼👃
📍 Faculty of Science, Charles University, Prague
⏳ Application deadline: April 30, 2025
🔗 www.etologiecloveka.cz
📍 Faculty of Science, Charles University, Prague
⏳ Application deadline: April 30, 2025
🔗 www.etologiecloveka.cz
🐝 According to the discovery of a new fossil hoverfly with a well-preserved mimetic color pattern, the occurrence of accurate wasp mimics preceded the dominance of passerine birds in Europe. 🐦
Read more in a new paper ⬇️
doi.org/10.1016/j.cu...
Read more in a new paper ⬇️
doi.org/10.1016/j.cu...
March 24, 2025 at 1:53 PM
🐝 According to the discovery of a new fossil hoverfly with a well-preserved mimetic color pattern, the occurrence of accurate wasp mimics preceded the dominance of passerine birds in Europe. 🐦
Read more in a new paper ⬇️
doi.org/10.1016/j.cu...
Read more in a new paper ⬇️
doi.org/10.1016/j.cu...
🐍 Why are people across continents most afraid of thick-bodied #snakes?
📄 In a brand new paper, Prof. Frynta from @sciencecharles.bsky.social and his colleagues uncover the evolutionary origins of the fear of snakes.
doi.org/10.3390/ani1...
📄 In a brand new paper, Prof. Frynta from @sciencecharles.bsky.social and his colleagues uncover the evolutionary origins of the fear of snakes.
doi.org/10.3390/ani1...
March 23, 2025 at 10:59 AM
🐍 Why are people across continents most afraid of thick-bodied #snakes?
📄 In a brand new paper, Prof. Frynta from @sciencecharles.bsky.social and his colleagues uncover the evolutionary origins of the fear of snakes.
doi.org/10.3390/ani1...
📄 In a brand new paper, Prof. Frynta from @sciencecharles.bsky.social and his colleagues uncover the evolutionary origins of the fear of snakes.
doi.org/10.3390/ani1...
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🌍 As you know, this year ISHE is hosting events in two different locations: Valparaíso and Vienna.
📢 Abstract submission for both 10th ISHE Summer Institutes is now open! 🧠✨
📌 Deadline: April 20th, 2025
📎 Submit now – ishe.org/conferences-...
#ISHE2025 #HumanEthology #CallForAbstracts
📢 Abstract submission for both 10th ISHE Summer Institutes is now open! 🧠✨
📌 Deadline: April 20th, 2025
📎 Submit now – ishe.org/conferences-...
#ISHE2025 #HumanEthology #CallForAbstracts
March 7, 2025 at 12:27 PM
🌍 As you know, this year ISHE is hosting events in two different locations: Valparaíso and Vienna.
📢 Abstract submission for both 10th ISHE Summer Institutes is now open! 🧠✨
📌 Deadline: April 20th, 2025
📎 Submit now – ishe.org/conferences-...
#ISHE2025 #HumanEthology #CallForAbstracts
📢 Abstract submission for both 10th ISHE Summer Institutes is now open! 🧠✨
📌 Deadline: April 20th, 2025
📎 Submit now – ishe.org/conferences-...
#ISHE2025 #HumanEthology #CallForAbstracts
‼️ CogEvo 2025 🧠 🚨
A unique workshop on cognition, neuroscience, evolution and development organized by the Center for Mind/Brain Sciences.
🗓️ July 17-18, 2025
📍 Rovereto, Italy 🇮🇹
🔗 Registration: event.unitn.it/cogevo/
#CogEvo2025 #CogEvo #Cognition #Neuroscience
A unique workshop on cognition, neuroscience, evolution and development organized by the Center for Mind/Brain Sciences.
🗓️ July 17-18, 2025
📍 Rovereto, Italy 🇮🇹
🔗 Registration: event.unitn.it/cogevo/
#CogEvo2025 #CogEvo #Cognition #Neuroscience
CogEvo 25 - Workshop on Cognition and Evolution
CogEvo 25 Workshop on Cognition and Evolution will be held in Rovereto from 17 to 18 July 2025
event.unitn.it
March 12, 2025 at 7:52 AM
‼️ CogEvo 2025 🧠 🚨
A unique workshop on cognition, neuroscience, evolution and development organized by the Center for Mind/Brain Sciences.
🗓️ July 17-18, 2025
📍 Rovereto, Italy 🇮🇹
🔗 Registration: event.unitn.it/cogevo/
#CogEvo2025 #CogEvo #Cognition #Neuroscience
A unique workshop on cognition, neuroscience, evolution and development organized by the Center for Mind/Brain Sciences.
🗓️ July 17-18, 2025
📍 Rovereto, Italy 🇮🇹
🔗 Registration: event.unitn.it/cogevo/
#CogEvo2025 #CogEvo #Cognition #Neuroscience
🛡️🐍 Did you know that some #snakes have hidden armour?
👩🏻🔬 Dr. Frýdlová and her colleagues have discovered #osteoderms in three additional snake species, including the very first record of osteoderms in shield-tailed snakes (Uropeltidae). 🤩 Link below ⬇️
doi.org/10.1002/jmor...
👩🏻🔬 Dr. Frýdlová and her colleagues have discovered #osteoderms in three additional snake species, including the very first record of osteoderms in shield-tailed snakes (Uropeltidae). 🤩 Link below ⬇️
doi.org/10.1002/jmor...
Hidden Armour: The Passive Protective Function of Caudal Osteoderms in Snakes
Well-developed caudal osteoderms were discovered in shield-tailed snakes (Uropeltidae). Dermal armour at the tail tip likely provides passive protection against predators, though roles in locomotion ...
doi.org
March 6, 2025 at 9:47 AM
🛡️🐍 Did you know that some #snakes have hidden armour?
👩🏻🔬 Dr. Frýdlová and her colleagues have discovered #osteoderms in three additional snake species, including the very first record of osteoderms in shield-tailed snakes (Uropeltidae). 🤩 Link below ⬇️
doi.org/10.1002/jmor...
👩🏻🔬 Dr. Frýdlová and her colleagues have discovered #osteoderms in three additional snake species, including the very first record of osteoderms in shield-tailed snakes (Uropeltidae). 🤩 Link below ⬇️
doi.org/10.1002/jmor...
🐍 What role do defensive postures of #snakes play in evoking #fear in humans? And why is the effect of posture so strong in hooding cobras? 🤔
Prof. Frynta from the @sciencecharles.bsky.social and his colleagues come up with the answers in a new cross-cultural paper.
doi.org/10.1007/s001...
Prof. Frynta from the @sciencecharles.bsky.social and his colleagues come up with the answers in a new cross-cultural paper.
doi.org/10.1007/s001...
March 6, 2025 at 9:13 AM
🐍 What role do defensive postures of #snakes play in evoking #fear in humans? And why is the effect of posture so strong in hooding cobras? 🤔
Prof. Frynta from the @sciencecharles.bsky.social and his colleagues come up with the answers in a new cross-cultural paper.
doi.org/10.1007/s001...
Prof. Frynta from the @sciencecharles.bsky.social and his colleagues come up with the answers in a new cross-cultural paper.
doi.org/10.1007/s001...