Ethology is the scientific study of animals in which we particularly focus on understanding how animals interact with each other in their natural environments and underlying mechanisms. This branch of Biology studies the behavior of animals from the smallest insects to the majestic animals(mammals). In Ethology the insights to animal behavior and underlying mechanisms are gained by integrating observational findings with experimental approaches. It is an interdisciplinary field of science which is drawn from various fields including evolution, genetics, ecology and psychology.
Ethology not only helps to understand the behaviors of animals but also assists in protection and conservation of our environment and balancing the ecosystem. Understanding the behaviors of endangered species helps in developing effective strategies and plans for habitat preservation.
In the field of animal husbandry ethology plays a vital role for rearing animals in captivity(zoos). Environments of captive animals can be improved by understanding the behavior...