ScienceAugust 30, 2026
anthrozoologist
AN-throh-zoh-AH-luh-jist
Definition
A researcher or scientist who studies the interactions, relationships, and bonds between humans and other animal species.
Etymology
The word is a hybrid derived from the Greek 'anthropos' (human) and 'zoon' (animal), combined with the suffix '-logist' denoting a person who studies a specific field.
In the news
Sindhoor Pangal is identified as an anthrozoologist, a field that frames her work on human-dog communication by focusing on the co-construction of social bonds rather than just animal obedience.
A new paper offers valuable advice on studying human-dog interactions.
Read the full article ↗Psychology Today