Neuroethology

Neuroethology is the scientific study of how the nervous system controls natural behaviors in animals. It explores how brain processes enable behaviors such as communication, navigation, feeding, and mating in real-world situations. By examining animals in their natural environments, neuroethologists aim to understand the neural circuits and mechanisms that produce specific behaviors, bridging neuroscience and ecology. This field helps reveal how different species' brains are adapted to their lifestyles, providing insights into the complex relationship between neural activity and behavior in the context of an animal’s natural world.