马克斯普朗克动物行为研究所的目标是对自然界中的动物决策和运动进行定量和预测性理解，追求综合方法，结合生理、神经、生态和进化的观点、问题和方法。研究所拥有三个部门，三个马克斯普朗克研究小组，八个研究小组和许多专业人员以及最先进的动物行为现场和实验室研究设施。许多外部合作伙伴和附属机构与MPIAB有联系，包括马克斯·普朗克-耶鲁生物多样性运动和全球变化中心。

研究所愿景是了解和预测自然界中的动物决策机制，通过开发和应用新兴的技术和分析方法，揭示跨时间、空间、组织和分类尺度的行为驱动因素。为了应对这一复杂的挑战，研究所汇集了一支多元化的跨学科团队，以进行公开分享的严谨且可重复的科学研究。通过这种方式，马克斯普朗克动物行为研究所为全球研究界做出积极贡献，并提供科学培训以增强下一代的能力，营造了一个支持性和包容性的工作环境，促进知识交流和富有成效的合作。

The aim of the Max Planck Institute for Animal Behaviour is to develop a quantitative and predictive understanding of animal decision-making and movement in nature, pursuing an integrated approach that combines physiological, neurological, ecological and evolutionary perspectives, problems and methods. The Institute boasts three departments, three Max Planck research groups, eight research groups and many professionals as well as state-of-the-art animal behavior field and laboratory research facilities. A number of external partners and affiliates are associated with MPIAB, including the Max Planck-Yale Campaign for Biodiversity and the Center for Global Change.

The vision of the Institute is to understand and predict animal decision-making mechanisms in nature, and to uncover behavioral drivers across time, space, organization, and taxonomic scales through the development and application of emerging technologies and analytical methods. To address this complex challenge, the Institute has brought together a diverse, interdisciplinary team to conduct rigorous and reproducible scientific research that is publicly shared. In this way, the Max Planck Institute for Animal Behaviour makes a positive contribution to the global research community, provides scientific training to empower the next generation, fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment, promotes knowledge exchange and productive collaboration.