Are all animals unique in personality?

Are all people? If you believe all people are unique, then you can see that all mammals are unique, too. From shy to show offs—from aggressive to sweet—from insecure to secure—we are snowflake beings of infinite variety. What is this face saying? read more

Animal personality traits are measurable and are described in over 100 species. Personality in animals has also been referred to as animal disposition, coping style, and temperament. There are also personality norms through the species, often found between genders. read more

Human personality is something with which we are all familiar, in that we ‘know it when we see it’. In fact, personality is what distinguishes one individual from another. Defining personality scientifically, however, is not easy. read more

In 1995, Roy Feinson published the bestselling book, The Animal in You, based on the hypothesis that humans adopt a set of behavioral and personality traits to allow them to function in their particular environments. read more