noun
ethology; comparative behavior studies
Academic term for the scientific study of animal behavior, often with a comparative approach. Synonymous with 動物行動学, though 比較行動学 may emphasize cross-species comparison.
See also: 動物行動学
比較行動学は、動物の行動を種間で比較する学問です。
Comparative behavior studies is a discipline that compares animal behavior across species.
彼は大学で比較行動学を専攻している。
He is majoring in ethology at university.