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Author : James W. Grier,Theodore Burk
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 920 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Animal behavior
ISBN : UCSD:31822007468606
Author : Tristram D. Wyatt
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2017-02-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780191020940
How animals behave is crucial to their survival and reproduction. The application of new molecular tools such as DNA fingerprinting and genomics is causing a revolution in the study of animal behaviour, while developments in computing and image analysis allow us to investigate behaviour in ways never previously possible. By combining these with the traditional methods of observation and experiments, we are now learning more about animal behaviour than ever before. In this Very Short Introduction Tristram D. Wyatt discusses how animal behaviour has evolved, how behaviours develop in each individual (considering the interplay of genes, epigenetics, and experience), how we can understand animal societies, and how we can explain collective behaviour such as swirling flocks of starlings. Using lab and field studies from across the whole animal kingdom, he looks at mammals, butterflies, honeybees, fish, and birds, analysing what drives behaviour, and exploring instinct, learning, and culture. Looking more widely at behavioural ecology, he also considers some aspects of human behaviour. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Author : Peter M. Kappeler
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2022-01-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030828790
This textbook presents all basic principles of animal behaviour in a clear and concise manner and illustrates them with up-to-date examples. Emphasis is placed on behavioural biology as an integrative discipline of organismic biology, focusing on the adaptive value of behaviours that facilitate resource access, predator avoidance and reproductive success and underlie parental care, all within a comprehensive presentation of social complexity. This new textbook provides a rich resource for students (and teachers) from a wide range of life science disciplines.
Author : Lynne D. Houck,Lee C. Drickamer,Animal Behavior Society
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1996-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0226354571
Beginning with Darwin's work in the 1870s, Foundations of Animal Behavior selects the most important works from the discipline's first hundred years—forty-four classic papers—and presents them in facsimile, tracing the development of the field. These papers are classics because they either founded a line of investigation, established a basic method, or provided a new approach to an important research question. The papers are divided into six sections, each introduced by prominent researchers. Sections one and two cover the origins and history of the field and the emergence of basic methods and approaches. They provide a background for sections three through six, which focus on development and learning; neural and hormonal mechanisms of behavior; sensory processes, orientation, and communication; and the evolution of behavior. This outstanding collection will serve as the basis for undergraduate and graduate seminars and as a reference for researchers in animal behavior, whether they focus on ethology, behavioral ecology, comparative psychology, or anthropology. Published in association with the Animal Behavior Society
Author : Kristine Coleman,Steven J. Schapiro
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1088 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021-08-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780429671296
CHOICE Highly Recommended title, 2022! This 30-chapter volume informs students and professionals about the behavioral biology of animals commonly housed in laboratory and other captive settings. Each species evolved under specific environmental conditions, resulting in unique behavioral patterns, many of which are maintained in captivity even after generations of breeding. Understanding natural behavior is therefore a critical part of modern animal care practices. The descriptions, data, guidance, resources, and recommendations in this book will help the reader understand their animals better, refine the care and treatment that they receive, and improve the well-being, welfare, and wellness of their animals. The book is divided into three sections, all focusing on aspects of the behavioral biology of animals found in laboratories and related research settings. After five introductory chapters, 25 chapters are dedicated to specific taxonomic groups (including mice, zebrafish, zebra finches, reptiles, macaques) while a concluding section of ethograms provides a centralized resource for those interested in understanding, and potentially quantifying, animal behavior. The Behavioral Biology of Laboratory Animals will provide anyone working in maintenance, care, and/or research programs that involve laboratory animals with information about the way the animals live in the wild, and the way that they should live in captive research settings. Many of the guidelines and recommendations will also be valuable to those managing and working with animals in other environments, including zoological parks, aquaria, and sanctuaries.
Author : Michael D. Breed,Janice Moore
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128016831
Animal Behavior, Second Edition, covers the broad sweep of animal behavior from its neurological underpinnings to the importance of behavior in conservation. The authors, Michael Breed and Janice Moore, bring almost 60 years of combined experience as university professors to this textbook, much of that teaching animal behavior. An entire chapter is devoted to the vibrant new field of behavior and conservation, including topics such as social behavior and the relationship between parasites, pathogens, and behavior. Thoughtful coverage has also been given to foraging behavior, mating and parenting behavior, anti-predator behavior, and learning. This text addresses the physiological foundations of behavior in a way that is both accessible and inviting, with each chapter beginning with learning objectives and ending with thought-provoking questions. Additionally, special terms and definitions are highlighted throughout. Animal Behavior provides a rich resource for students (and professors) from a wide range of life science disciplines. Provides a rich resource for students and professors from a wide range of life science disciplines Updated and revised chapters, with at least 50% new case studies and the addition of contemporary in-text examples Expanded and updated coverage of animal welfare topics Includes behavior and homeostatic mechanisms, behavior and conservation, and behavioral aspects of disease Available lab manual with fully developed and tested laboratory exercises Companion website includes newly developed slide sets/templates (PowerPoints) coordinated with the book
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 3052 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2019-01-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128132524
Encyclopedia of Animal Behavior, Second Edition, Four Volume Set the latest update since the 2010 release, builds upon the solid foundation established in the first edition. Updated sections include Host-parasite interactions, Vertebrate social behavior, and the introduction of ‘overview essays’ that boost the book's comprehensive detail. The structure for the work is modified to accommodate a better grouping of subjects. Some chapters have been reshuffled, with section headings combined or modified. Represents a one-stop resource for scientifically reliable information on animal behavior Provides comparative approaches, including the perspective of evolutionary biologists, physiologists, endocrinologists, neuroscientists and psychologists Includes multimedia features in the online version that offer accessible tools to readers looking to deepen their understanding
Author : Judith S. Weis,Daniel Sol
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 367 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107077775
This book provides a comprehensive look at the critical role of animal behaviour in the success and impact of biological invasions.
Author : Burton A. Weiss
Publisher : Universal-Publishers
Page : 143 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781627342421
Natural Behavior provides seminal insights into the evolution of animal and human behavior for enthusiasts of Comparative Psychology and Behavioral Biology. Evolution and the behavior of the animal kingdom are discussed with new concepts on science, learning and instinct, and population phenomena. Hominization, interaction with Neanderthals, how the brain evolved, and the impact on the World are described with new views. The origin of our scientific concepts and the trend away from the egocentric position, placing humans at the center of the universe, is considered, along with the status of religion and how the fit with science is positive. This volume carefully explains evolution and the central role of behavior in natural selection. The range of animal behavior from single cells to people is covered, as are, topics like European settling of the New World first, and the effects of humans on the planet.
Author : MANDAL, FATIK BARAN
Publisher : PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9788120351486
This well-accepted book, now in its Third Edition, is an extension of the previous edition. The text has further enriched with more information to understand animal behaviour coherently and scientifically. The book attempts to provide a reasonably suitable account of animal behaviour for undergraduate as well as postgraduate students. Although behaviour of animals has fascinated people for a long, behavioural biology has been incorporated in the syllabi very recently. The study of behaviour received its important boost from the work of Charles Darwin who used the term ‘instinct’, to refer to the natural behaviour of animals. In the 1930s, a comprehensive theory of animal behaviour emerged through the work of Konrad Lorenz and, later of Niko Tinbergen. Biological study of behaviour, in fact came of age as a science when Lorenz, Tinbergen and Karl von Frisch received the Nobel Prize for their contribution to science. Observing and describing exactly what animals do is fascinating and scientific analysis of their behaviour is significant for several reasons. Each species tends to have an array of stereotyped behaviours, some of which are shared with related species, but others are unique. Ecology, natural selection, macroevolution, microevolution, and gene constitute the foundation of animal behaviour. Various animal groups exhibit diverse strategies for their survival and reproduction which are discussed in this book. The book is primarily intended for the students of B.Sc./M.Sc. (Zoology/Life Science) for their courses. It would be useful for the researchers in the field of animal behaviour, and conservation biologists. It would also attract students who are pursuing courses in Sociology and Anthropology. Key features • Presents a well-balanced view of ethology. • Discusses the current development in the field. • Includes a glossary of important terms. • Offers chapter-end questions to check the students’ understanding of the concept.
Author : Peter J. B. Slater
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1999-05-13
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0521629969
Readable introduction to animal behaviour for beginning students in biology and psychology.
Author : Nils Anthes,Peter M. Kappeler,Ralph Bergmüller,Wolf Blanckenhorn,H. Jane Brockmann,Claudia Fichtel,Lutz Fromhage,Joachim Frommen,Wolfgang Goymann,Juergen Heinze,Katharina Hirschenhauser,Heribert Hofer,Sylvia Kaiser,Bart Kempenaers,Gerald Kerth,Judith Ingrid Korb,Kurt M. Kotrschal,Cornelila Kraus,Martha Manser,Nico Michiels,Robin F. A. Moritz,Mario Pahl,Dustin Penn,Norbert Sachser,Martin Schaefer,Carel P. van Schaik,Jutta M. Schneider,Isabella Schreiber,Michael Taborsky,Jürgen Tautz,Fritz Trillmich,Shaowu Zhang
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 707 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2010-04-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642026249
This up-to-date review examines key areas of animal behaviour, including communication, cognition, conflict, cooperation, sexual selection and behavioural variation. Various tests are covered, including recent empirical examples.
Author : Miho Inoue-Murayama,Shoji Kawamura,Alexander Weiss
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 413 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9784431538929
The biological and genetic bases of behavioral diversity have long been topics of study within many disciplines, including evolutionary biology, genetics, ethology, sociobiology, and comparative psychology, but only relatively recently have attempts been made to bring these different approaches together. This volume covers a wide range of interdisciplinary research which uses some of the newest and most promising methods and technologies. Presented here is an overview of findings in the ongoing search for the ultimate causes of behavior in several different species, including primates, dogs, rodents, birds, and fish. Divided into five parts, the work describes research on sexual and kin selection, personality and temperament, molecular genetics of personality, color vision and body coloration, and the neurological underpinnings of complex behaviors. Valuable for researchers as well as graduate students in a wide range of fields from neuroscience to ecology, the book is also useful to those seeking to move beyond the boundaries of their own discipline and to expand their knowledge.
Author : Grier-Burk
Publisher : WCB/McGraw-Hill
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1994-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0697234932
Author : Johan J. Bolhuis,Jerry A. Hogan
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1999-01-26
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0631207082
This book brings together for the first time, a collection of classic texts combined with a number of contemporary syntheses on the widely studied topic of behavioural development in animals.