Human-Animal Interactions, Animal Behaviour and Emotion
A section of Animals (ISSN 2076-2615).
Section Information
The “Human–Animal Interactions, Animal Behaviour, and Animal Emotions” Section of Animals publishes original research on behavioural ecology, ethology, behavioural psychology, behavioural physiology, animal affects, and human–animal interactions. It covers research on a wide range of animals, including farm and companion animals, as well as wildlife and aquatic species.
Papers in this Section encompass a range of topics, such as animal behaviour, animal emotions, animal cognition, animal communication, animal character, animal-assisted therapy, and more.
While contributions focusing on human–animal relationships are encouraged, precedence is given to researches that rigorously investigate the potential benefits, both short- and long-term, for the animals involved, with a focus on outcomes that extend beyond human-centred advantages.
Editorial Board
Topical Advisory Panel
Special Issues
Following special issues within this section are currently open for submissions:
- Featured Papers in the 'Human–Animal Interactions, Animal Behaviour and Emotion' Section (Deadline: 28 February 2026)
- Evolutionary Dynamics of Primate Cognition and Communication (Deadline: 30 April 2026)
- Working Dogs: Behavioral, Ethical, and Societal Dimensions of Human–Animal Teaming (Deadline: 31 May 2026)
- The Invisible Bond: How Animals Shape Human Society (Deadline: 1 June 2026)
- Trends in Canine Training Techniques (Deadline: 15 June 2026)
- Behavioral and Cognitive Complexity in Great Apes (Deadline: 20 July 2026)
- Explorations of Pet Owners’, Veterinarians’, Farmers’, and Animal Experimenters’ Relationship to Animals (Deadline: 31 July 2026)
- Human–Animal Interaction: Animal Behaviour and Whole-Person Health in Animal-Assisted Interventions (Deadline: 31 August 2026)
- The Use of Stable Isotopes in Zooarchaeology (Deadline: 31 October 2026)
Topical Collections
Following topical collections within this section are currently open for submissions:
