James Okonkwo

James Okonkwo

Animal Behaviorist

📍 Austin, Texas

⏱️ 10 years experience

About

James Okonkwo is a certified animal behaviorist who has dedicated his career to understanding how animals think, communicate, and form social bonds. With a background in both psychology and zoology, he brings a unique perspective to the field.

James has studied elephant family dynamics in Kenya, wolf pack hierarchies in Yellowstone, and even the complex social structures of urban raccoon populations.

Education

2014

Ph.D. in Animal Behavior

University of Texas at Austin

2008

BA in Psychology

Howard University

Certifications

Certified Applied Animal BehavioristFear Free Certified Professional

Articles by James (50)

8 Interesting Facts About Sitatunga!

Making dandelion syrup is easy!

Dog Respiratory Illness

The Complete Guide to Barred Owls and What You Need to Know

150 Whales Spotted in the Southern Ocean feeding together: The wonderful video

How many hands does a dog have?

All About the Chinese Crocodile Lizard

What is IMPRESSED TORTOISE?

Which breed of cat is fluffy?

Brittany Spaniel

6 Interesting Facts About Perdido Key Beach Mouse!

Why do cats catch mice outside but not inside?

Fish of the Month: Banded Leporinus

Continental giant rabbit breed!

The Definitive Guide to Grand Cayman Blue Iguana

Six new species of tiny frogs were discovered in the forests of Mexico

Blue Buffalo Dog Food

Interesting facts About Patagonian mara!

What is a BURROWING OWL?

What is the difference between a sheltie and a collie?

Fleet Enema

What is the Andean bear?

20 Celsius To Fahrenheit

Omega Xl

Russian Blue Cat

What is Red Siskin?

Anatolian Shepherd Dog

Interesting Facts About North American porcupine

Afghan Hound

10 Interesting Facts About Newfoundland Dog You Probably Didn’t Know!