What is another word for ethology?
Pronunciation: [iːθˈɒləd͡ʒi] (IPA) 
Ethology is a discipline within biology that studies how animals behave, particularly in their natural environments, in order to better understand their social interactions, communication, and survival strategies. Synonyms for ethology include animal behavior science, behavioral ecology, ethogram, and comparative psychology. Animal behavior science involves the study of the behavior of both wild and domesticated animals, including birds, mammals, fish, and insects. Behavioral ecology focuses specifically on the ecological and environmental factors that influence animal behavior. An ethogram is a list of all the behaviors exhibited by a particular animal species. Comparative psychology uses animal behavior to study human psychology and behavior. All these synonyms essentially refer to the study of animal behavior, and the mechanisms that shape it.
