noun
- plural of ethologist; scientists who study the behavior of animals in their natural environments or under controlled conditions
Usage: Always plural form; singular is 'ethologist'; Academic/scientific term
Examples
- Ethologists observed the wolves' pack behavior over several months.
- The ethologists published their findings on primate communication in a peer-reviewed journal.
- Many ethologists work in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries to better understand animal needs.
- Famous ethologists like Jane Goodall revolutionized our understanding of chimpanzees.
- The team of ethologists studied how birds navigate during migration.