ABS Conservation

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

[ABS Conservation @ConservBehavior]

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.

[ABS Conservation @ConservBehavior]

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:
https://t.co/qUuINdNQqi

[ABS Conservation @ConservBehavior]

Check out the latest ABS newsletter!
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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: https://t.co/jIKBgLrRnh
The review process starts mid January and will be ongoing till mid February.

[ABS Conservation @ConservBehavior]

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 :
https://t.co/1Mp03y4nSq

[News from Science @NewsfromScience]

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. https://t.co/wYbUHRP8uI

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

https://t.co/otklD2qGHX

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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: https://t.co/yMemLBWCTV

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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!
https://t.co/oWTXbteJNw

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Check out ABS's latest newsletter here: https://t.co/ps2fRiNZvG
#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 👇
https://t.co/MBmIF2ylur

[ABS Conservation @ConservBehavior]

Don't forget to check out the ABS grants for developing nations here 👇Deadlines are Dec. 15th!
https://t.co/Pc2F1ya0Qm

[Nature Portfolio @NaturePortfolio]

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. https://t.co/d398EforuS

[Behavioral Ecology @BehavEcol]

Within-flock heterogeneity in exploration affects flock behavior in a highly gregarious bird
#AnimalPersonality #Bird #Starling

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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: https://t.co/QNbgzMenYV

[Nature Portfolio @NaturePortfolio]

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. https://t.co/FYXTH1FInY

[Science Magazine @ScienceMagazine]

Dragonflies use “crazy turning” to dry themselves off after a cooling dip in water.

Learn more on #NationalWildlifeDay: https://t.co/e43nMyGQez @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]

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.

[IMPRS for Brain & Behavior @IMPRSBrainBehav]

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
🔗 https://t.co/jbFVy9f3ws

[ABS Conservation @ConservBehavior]

If you aren't already, make sure to become a member of the Animal Behavior Society!
https://t.co/LKdkf1alOB