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MEDIA & OUTREACH

Media and public talks

The Joyful by Nature project has been featured in talks, interviews and media exploring the science of animal emotions. These materials provide an accessible overview of the research and its implications for understanding cognition, behaviour and emotional expression across species.

FEATURED VIDEO

Introduction

This video introduces the Joyful by Nature research project and explores how scientists study signals associated with joy in animals. Researchers discuss how vocalisations, behaviour and social interactions can reveal emotional states in species such as parrots, dolphins and primates.

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Public Talks

Joy and Emotion in Animals

A short talk exploring the scientific questions behind the study of joy in animals, including how positive emotional signals influence behaviour, learning and social interaction.

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Podcast

Animal Joy and the Science of Connection

Researchers Colin Allen, Erica Cartmill and Heidi Lyn discuss the science of animal emotions, communication and cognition. The conversation explores how studying positive emotional states in animals can help us better understand social behaviour and the evolution of emotion.

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Field Research

Kea parrots and playful communication

This video highlights field research with kea parrots and explores how these highly intelligent birds use vocalisations and social play. Their behaviour provides important insights into how animals communicate positive emotional states.

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Articles & Interviews

Research in the Media

Scientists measure animal joy and emotions. This article explores the growing scientific interest in positive emotions in animals and how researchers study signals associated with joy, play and social bonding.

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Articles & Interviews

Why joy is essential in animals

Why joy is essential in animals. An in-depth written interview discussing why joy may play an important role in animal behaviour, cognition and social interaction across species.

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Articles & Interviews

Research in the Media

Scientists measure animal joy and emotions. This article explores the growing scientific interest in positive emotions in animals and how researchers study signals associated with joy, play and social bonding.

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Articles & Interviews

Why joy is essential in animals

Why joy is essential in animals. An in-depth written interview discussing why joy may play an important role in animal behaviour, cognition and social interaction across species.

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