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ethologist

 

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Noun ethologist has 1 sense
  1. ethologist - a zoologist who studies the behavior of animals in their natural habitats
    --1 is a kind of
    zoologist, animal scientist

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Ethologist

Description:

An ethologist is a scientist who studies the behavior of animals, particularly in their natural environments. They observe and analyze various aspects of animal behavior, such as their interactions with other members of their species, their communication methods, and their instincts.

Sample Sentences:

Noun - Professional:

  • Dr. Davis is a renowned ethologist who has dedicated her career to studying primate behavior in the wild.
  • As an ethologist, his main focus is to understand the migration patterns of birds.

Noun - Hobbyist:

  • Sarah, an avid birdwatcher, has recently become an amateur ethologist, spending hours observing birds in her backyard.
  • The local birdwatching club organized a workshop where hobbyist ethologists can learn about the behaviors of different bird species.

Related Adjective:

  • The ethological study provided valuable insights into the social structure of a pack of wolves.
  • Researchers are conducting an ethological experiment to examine the effects of environmental factors on animal behavior.

Related Verb:

  • The ethologist decided to ethologize the mating rituals of fireflies in order to understand their intricate courtship behavior.
  • If you want to truly understand the behavior of dolphins, you need to ethologize their interactions within their natural habitat.

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