Detail that zoochosis can come from a variety of factors, including social isolation, small enclosures, noisy visitors, and lack of enrichment. Explore how zoos are working to reduce zoochosis through ...

A tiger walks the same worn groove along the edge of its exhibit, like a broken record. A parrot methodically plucks out its own feathers until bare skin shows through. To a casual visitor, these can ...

You can't prove normality, and its definitions are constantly updated The problem in mental health is you can’t prove you are normal, but for some reason, many seek to prove you are abnormal as a good ...

Example of repetitive behavior seen in mice. Some mice trace the same route through their cage over and over and over again. Abnormal repetitive behaviors in mice are strongly linked to multiple ...

Across captive settings, nonhuman primates may develop an array of abnormal behaviors including stereotypic and self-injurious behavior. Abnormal behavior can indicate a state of poor welfare, since ...

A local high school student is showcasing her work on abnormal psychology in an art display featuring paintings. Ambrosia Stanger, 17, is a senior student at Compass Academy in Idaho Falls. She has ...