Zoology

Ethology: The Science of Animal Behavior

23 September 2025 Pavlo Chaika

From the moment humans appeared on Earth, we had to constantly and carefully observe the behavior of the animals around us, and know their habits well. In fables and myths, the images of animal-people and animal-gods fantastically intertwined with a basic understanding of the actual behavior of certain animals, alongside specific human qualities. In this case, it is especially important to note that not only the “animal-like” creations of human imagination but also real, existing animals were endowed with human qualities. Their behavior was viewed through the lens of human motives and actions. This “humanizing” of animals, or anthropomorphism, as we call it today, played a significant role in the philosophical concepts of ancient thinkers who believed in the possibility of the soul migrating back and forth between humans and animals.

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Pallas’s Cat (Manul)

7 September 2023 Pavlo Chaika

The cat was one of the first animals tamed by humans. Archaeologists found the skeleton of a domestic cat in the ruins of Jericho, one of the oldest cities in history. However, not all cats are tamed by humans. The wild Pallas’s cat, (also known as the manul), named after the German naturalist Peter Palas, is one of them. Peter Palas discovered and described this animal in detail in his notes. Today’s article is about this unusual wild and big cat.

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Mosquito

27 May 2020 Pavlo Chaika

Mosquito is a very ancient representative of the fauna of our planet. These small flying bloodsuckers have bothered dinosaurs, and today they are no less annoying. In our article, you’ll learn everything about mosquitoes: habitats, diet, appearance, reproduction, and so on.

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Tiger

8 April 2020 Pavlo Chaika

Although the lion is considered the king of animals, it is smaller than the tiger. Yes, the tiger is the biggest predator of the cat family. This “cat” has 3 meters in length with an average weight of 250-300 kg (550-660 pounds). The tiger name meaning came to us from the ancient Persian language, which means “sharp, fast”.

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Raccoon

22 November 2019 Pavlo Chaika

The raccoon is one of the funniest representatives of mammals. Raccoons are very mischievous and at the same time sociable, peaceful and friendly, they easily make contact with a person. They are infinitely curious and the smartest among animals along with dolphins, monkeys, elephants, cats, and dogs.

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Golden Eagle

10 October 2019 Pavlo Chaika

The golden eagle bird was a symbol of courage and nobility from ancient times. The ancient Greeks personified the golden eagle (the largest of the eagles), with the supreme god Zeus himself. All thanks to the magnificent appearance of this bird, and its amazing ability to fly for hours in the air, looking for potential prey.

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Fleas

14 September 2019 Pavlo Chaika

Fleas are one of the most famous small parasitic insects. Most of the harm and trouble they cause to our pets: cats and dogs, but can also be dangerous for humans, since in some cases fleas can be carriers of dangerous diseases, such as pseudotuberculosis, listeriosis, and tularemia. What are the habits of these little parasites? What does a flea look like, where does it live, how to deal with fleas? Read this in our article.

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Iguana

21 August 2019 Pavlo Chaika

Iguana and chameleon are the most popular pet lizards. Yet if the chameleon has some use (it is a skilled flycatcher with its long tongue), then iguanas are simply beautiful reptiles (although, beauty is a relative term). What are the habits of iguanas? Where do they live? What do they eat? Read about all this further.

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Koala Bear

31 July 2019 Pavlo Chaika

Koalas (or Australian bears) could win the competition among the cutest animals of the world. Koala bear is so similar to the little teddy bear, so beloved by children. The word “koala” translates as “non-drinker” from one of the languages of the Australian aborigines. This name was given because koalas almost never drink water. Yet koalas drink water, but only in small quantities.

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Lizard

10 July 2019 Pavlo Chaika

Lizards are very ancient representatives of the terrestrial fauna, as they existed in the distant times of the widespread domination of dinosaurs. The word “dinosaur” is translated as “big lizard” from Latin, although large lizards (dinosaurs) have disappeared forever from the face of the Earth, while their little relatives, ordinary lizards continue to inhabit our planet. What are the habits of these ancient reptiles – lizards? Where do they live? What do they eat? Read about all this further.

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