Rodent Societies

Author : Jerry O. Wolff,Paul W. Sherman
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 1255 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2008-09-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226905389

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Rodent Societies by Jerry O. Wolff,Paul W. Sherman Pdf

Rodent Societies synthesizes and integrates the current state of knowledge about the social behavior of rodents, providing ecological and evolutionary contexts for understanding their societies and highlighting emerging conservation and management strategies to preserve them. It begins with a summary of the evolution, phylogeny, and biogeography of social and nonsocial rodents, providing a historical basis for comparative analyses. Subsequent sections focus on group-living rodents and characterize their reproductive behaviors, life histories and population ecology, genetics, neuroendocrine mechanisms, behavioral development, cognitive processes, communication mechanisms, cooperative and uncooperative behaviors, antipredator strategies, comparative socioecology, diseases, and conservation. Using the highly diverse and well-studied Rodentia as model systems to integrate a variety of research approaches and evolutionary theory into a unifying framework, Rodent Societies will appeal to a wide range of disciplines, both as a compendium of current research and as a stimulus for future collaborative and interdisciplinary investigations.

Author : Micheal L. Dent,Richard R. Fay,Arthur N. Popper
Publisher : Springer
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2018-08-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783319924953

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Rodent Bioacoustics by Micheal L. Dent,Richard R. Fay,Arthur N. Popper Pdf

By far, the most widely used subjects in psychological and biological research today are rodents. Although rats and mice comprise the largest group of animals used in research, there are over 2,000 species and 27 families of rodents, living all over the world (except Antarctica) and thriving in many different habitat types. The vast environmental diversity that rodents face has led to numerous adaptations for communication, including vocalizing and hearing in both the sonic and ultrasonic ranges, effectively communicating in the open air and underground, and using vocalizations for coordinating sexual behavior, for mother-pup interactions, and for signaling an alarming situation to the group. Some rodent species have even developed foot drumming behaviors for communication. Comparative studies from around the globe, using both field and laboratory methodologies, reveal the vast differences in acoustic communication behavior across many rodent species. Some rodents are amenable to training and have been domesticated and bred purely for research purposes. Since the early 1900s, rats and mice have been indispensable to research programs around the world. Thus, much of what we know about hearing and vocalizations in rodents come from these two species tested in the laboratory. The sequencing of the mouse genome in 2002, followed by the rat genome in 2004, only increased the utility of these animals as research subjects since genetically engineered strains mimicking human diseases and disorders could be developed more easily. In the laboratory, rats and mice are used as models for human communication and hearing disorders and are involved in studies on hearing loss and prevention, hormones, and auditory plasticity, to name a few. We know that certain strains of mice retain hearing better than others throughout their lifespan, and about the genes involved in those differences. We know about the effects of noise, hormones, sex, aging, and circadian rhythms on hearing in mice and other rodents. We also know about normal hearing in many families of rodents, including the perception of simple and complex stimuli and the anatomy and physiology of hearing and sound localization. The importance of acoustic communication to these animals, as well as the significance of these mammals to biomedical research, are summarized in the chapters.

Author : Georgy I. Shenbrot,Boris R. Krasnov,Konstantin A. Rogovin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642600234

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Spatial Ecology of Desert Rodent Communities by Georgy I. Shenbrot,Boris R. Krasnov,Konstantin A. Rogovin Pdf

Rodents are conspicuous and important components of the desert biome. Many general concepts in modern community and behavioral ecology use them as a main model. This volume compiles and generalizes data on the spatial structure of desert rodent communities, taking into account both global (biogeographic) and local (ecological) patterns. It is based on studies of rodents in different deserts of the Northern Hemisphere (Karakum, Kyzylkum, Bet-Pak-Dala, Gobi, Thar, Chihuahua, Negev, and North Caspian deserts) as well as on a thorough analysis of the literature.

Author : Luis A. Ebensperger,Loren D. Hayes
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2016-02-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118846520

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Sociobiology of Caviomorph Rodents by Luis A. Ebensperger,Loren D. Hayes Pdf

Fully integrative approach to the socibiology of caviomorph rodents Brings together research on social systems with that on epigenetic, neurendocrine and developmental mechanisms of social behavior Describes the social systems of many previously understudied caviomorph species, identifying the fitness costs and benefits of social living in current day populations as well as quantified evolutionary patterns or trends Highlights potential parallels and differences with other animal models

Author : Toni Gossmann,Jane Waterman,John Lad Koprowski,Oleg Brandler
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 171 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889717156

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Ecological, Behavioral and Genomic Consequences in the Rodent Family Sciuridae: Why Are Squirrels So Diverse? by Toni Gossmann,Jane Waterman,John Lad Koprowski,Oleg Brandler Pdf

Author : Charles J. Krebs
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-19
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226010496

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Population Fluctuations in Rodents by Charles J. Krebs Pdf

How did rodent outbreaks in Germany help to end World War I? What caused the destructive outbreak of rodents in Oregon and California in the late 1950s, the large population outbreak of lemmings in Scandinavia in 2010, and the great abundance of field mice in Scotland in the spring of 2011? Population fluctuations, or outbreaks, of rodents constitute one of the classic problems of animal ecology, and in Population Fluctuations in Rodents, Charles J. Krebs sifts through the last eighty years of research to draw out exactly what we know about rodent outbreaks and what should be the agenda for future research. Krebs has synthesized the research in this area, focusing mainly on the voles and lemmings of the Northern Hemisphere—his primary area of expertise—but also referring to the literature on rats and mice. He covers the patterns of changes in reproduction and mortality and the mechanisms that cause these changes—including predation, disease, food shortage, and social behavior—and discusses how landscapes can affect population changes, methodically presenting the hypotheses related to each topic before determining whether or not the data supports them. He ends on an expansive note, by turning his gaze outward and discussing how the research on rodent populations can apply to other terrestrial mammals. Geared toward advanced undergraduate students, graduate students, and practicing ecologists interested in rodent population studies, this book will also appeal to researchers seeking to manage rodent populations and to understand outbreaks in both natural and urban settings—or, conversely, to protect endangered species.

Author : Miho Inoue-Murayama,Shoji Kawamura,Alexander Weiss
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2011-02-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9784431538912

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From Genes to Animal Behavior by Miho Inoue-Murayama,Shoji Kawamura,Alexander Weiss Pdf

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 : Dustin R. Rubenstein,Patrick Abbot
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 479 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2017-04-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781107043398

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Comparative Social Evolution by Dustin R. Rubenstein,Patrick Abbot Pdf

A comparative view of the major features of animal social life and the evolution of cooperative group living.

Author : Lisa J. Lawrence
Publisher : Orca Book Publishers
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-22
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9781459809772

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Rodent by Lisa J. Lawrence Pdf

In this novel for teens, Isabelle knows all about shouldering responsibility: she looks after her younger siblings because their mother is often drunk or absent. School is a nightmare, but one teacher seems to understand that Isabelle has talent to spare.

Author : Vivek Menon
Publisher : Hachette India
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2014-06-20
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9789350097618

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Indian Mammals by Vivek Menon Pdf

An invaluable reference and exceptionally usable guide to the mammals of India Covering the rich diversity of mammal species in India, from tigers, elephants, rhinos and whales to primates, rodents and bats, Indian Mammals is a comprehensive, field-ready and illustrated guide. Accompanied by superb full-colour photographs, supplementary illustrations and distribution maps, and based on impeccable scientific research reviewed by experts, Indian Mammals records details of virtually every mammal known to exist in India. The in-depth, up-to-date text by Vivek Menon, one of India's leading naturalists and an authority on Indian wildlife, describes key identification features, biometrics, behaviour, social strategies, habitat and distribution. Encyclopaedic in sweep yet accessible in approach, Indian Mammals includes the majestic and most sought after as well as the extraordinary and elusive mammals. Passionate wildlife watchers will appreciate the range of coverage and tips on identifying mammals, while naturalists will value the exacting detail needed to distinguish similar species in the field. Planned for easy reference, this compact guide is the essential resource for wildlifers of any age, from animal watchers and eco-tourists to active conservationists. ? More than 400 species of both land and water mammals with introductory pages on each order ? Over 1,000 carefully curated photographs ? Nearly 150 distribution maps ? Colour tabs for sections to facilitate ease of use ? The full index doubles up as a life-list ? Field notes reveal uncommon on-site experiences

Author : José Roberto Moreira,Katia Maria P.M.B. Ferraz,Emilio A. Herrera,David W. Macdonald
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781461440000

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Capybara by José Roberto Moreira,Katia Maria P.M.B. Ferraz,Emilio A. Herrera,David W. Macdonald Pdf

The capybara is the neotropical mammal with the highest potential for production and domestication. Amongst the favorable characteristics for domestication we can list its high prolificacy, rapid growth rate, a herbivorous diet, social behavior and relative tameness. The genus (with only two species) is found from the Panama Canal to the north of Argentina on the east of the Andes. Chile is the only country in South America where the capybara is not found. The species is eaten all over its range, especially by poor, rural and traditional communities engaged in subsistence hunting. On the other hand, in large urban settlements wildlife is consumed by city dwellers as a delicacy. The sustainable management of capybara in the wild has been adopted by some South American countries, while others have encouraged capybara rearing in captivity.

Author : Judith Goodenough,Betty McGuire,Elizabeth Jakob
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 549 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2009-09-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780470045176

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Perspectives on Animal Behavior by Judith Goodenough,Betty McGuire,Elizabeth Jakob Pdf

PERSPECTIVES ON ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 2474 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-09
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780128036082

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Hormones, Brain and Behavior by Anonim Pdf

Hormones, Brain and Behavior, Third Edition offers a state-of-the-art overview of hormonally-mediated behaviors, including an extensive discussion of the effects of hormones on insects, fish, amphibians, birds, rodents, and humans. Entries have been carefully designed to provide a valuable source of information for students and researchers in neuroendocrinology and those working in related areas, such as biology, psychology, psychiatry, and neurology. This third edition has been substantially restructured to include both foundational information and recent developments in the field. Continuing the emphasis on interdisciplinary research and practical applications, the book includes articles aligned in five main subject sections, with new chapters included on genetic and genomic techniques and clinical investigations. This reference provides unique treatment of all major vertebrate and invertebrate model systems with excellent opportunities for relating behavior to molecular genetics. The topics cover an unusual breadth (from molecules to ecophysiology), ranging from basic science to clinical research, making this reference of interest to a broad range of scientists in a variety of fields. Comprehensive and updated coverage of a rapidly growing field of research Unique treatment of all major vertebrate and invertebrate model systems with excellent opportunities for relating behavior to molecular genetics Covers an unusual breadth of topics and subject fields, ranging from molecules to ecophysiology, and from basic science to clinical research Ideal resource for interdisciplinary learning and understanding in the fields of hormones and behavior

Author : Alan P Buckle,Robert H Smith
Publisher : CABI
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-05-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781845938178

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Rodent Pests and Their Control, 2nd Edition by Alan P Buckle,Robert H Smith Pdf

The most numerous of the world's invasive species, rodent pests have a devastating impact on agriculture, food, health and the environment. In the last two decades, the science and practice of rodent control has faced new legislation on rodenticides, the pests' increasing resistance to chemical control and the impact on non-target species, bringing a new dimension to this updated 2nd edition and making essential reading for all those involved in rodent pest control, including researchers, conservationists, practitioners and public health specialists.

Author : Richard A. Fariña,Sergio F. Vizcaíno,Gerry De Iuliis
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780253007193

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Megafauna by Richard A. Fariña,Sergio F. Vizcaíno,Gerry De Iuliis Pdf

“An enjoyable read that provides a substantial amount of detail on the biology, ecology, and distribution of these fantastic animals . . . Highly recommended.” —Choice More than 10,000 years ago spectacularly large mammals roamed the pampas and jungles of South America. This book tells the story of these great beasts during and just after the Pleistocene, the geological epoch marked by the great ice ages. Megafauna describes the history and way of life of these animals, their comings and goings, and what befell them at the beginning of the modern era and the arrival of humans. It places these giants within the context of the other mammals then alive, describing their paleobiology—how they walked; how much they weighed; their diets, behavior, biomechanics; and the interactions among them and with their environment. It also tells the stories of the scientists who contributed to our discovery and knowledge of these transcendent creatures and the environment they inhabited. The episode known as the Great American Biotic Interchange, perhaps the most important of all natural history “experiments,” is also an important theme of the book, tracing the biotic events of both North and South America that led to the fauna and the ecosystems discussed in this book. “Collectively, this book brings attention to the discovery and natural history of ancient beasts in South America while providing a broader temporal and geographic background that allows readers to understand their evolution and potential immigration to South America.” —Quarterly Review of Biology “An excellent volume . . . This book is likely to facilitate progress in the understanding of fossil mammals from the Americas.” —Priscum