Textbook Of Animal Behaviour Third Edition

Author : MANDAL, FATIK BARAN
Publisher : PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9788120351486

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TEXTBOOK OF ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR, THIRD EDITION by MANDAL, FATIK BARAN Pdf

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 : Lee Alan Dugatkin
Publisher : W. W. Norton
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2013-03-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 0393920453

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Principles of Animal Behavior (Third Edition) by Lee Alan Dugatkin Pdf

Current, balanced, and comprehensive. Principles of Animal Behavior has long been considered the most current and engaging introduction to animal behavior. The Third Edition is now also the most comprehensive and balanced in its approach to the theoretical framework behind how biologists study behavior.

Author : David McFarland
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Animal behavior
ISBN : 058200960X

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Animal Behaviour by David McFarland Pdf

Author : Judith Goodenough,Betty McGuire,Robert A. Wallace
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Science
ISBN : UCSD:31822029733847

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Perspectives on Animal Behavior by Judith Goodenough,Betty McGuire,Robert A. Wallace Pdf

This work contains both contemporary research findings and historical experimental evidence. It includes the topic animal awareness, and there is requisite background material on genetics and other basic molecular topics.

Author : Hoshang S. Gundevia | Hare Govind Singh
Publisher : S. Chand Publishing
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Science
ISBN : 8121911397

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A Textbook of Animal Behaviour by Hoshang S. Gundevia | Hare Govind Singh Pdf

This textbook is an introduction to the Science of Animal Behaviour Presently this subject is introduced in most of the Indian Universities in B.Sc. IIIrd year and Post-graduate classes.

Author : Michael D. Breed,Janice Moore
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 601 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780128195628

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Animal Behavior by Michael D. Breed,Janice Moore Pdf

Animal Behavior, Third Edition covers animal behavior from its neurological underpinnings to the importance of behavior in conservation. The book's authors, Michael Breed and Janice Moore, bring almost 60 years of combined experience as university professors, much of that teaching animal behavior. Chapters cover this 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. The book 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, making this book an essential work for students and academic seeking a foundation in the field. Provides a rich resource on animal science and behavior for students and professors from a wide range of life science disciplines Features updated and revised chapters, with new case studies and high-definition illustrations Highlights new focuses on animal welfare issues and companion animal behavior

Author : Shawn E. Nordell,Thomas J. Valone
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Animal behavior
ISBN : 0190924268

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Animal Behavior by Shawn E. Nordell,Thomas J. Valone Pdf

"Animal Behavior: Concepts, Methods, and Applications, takes a conceptual approach that highlights the process of science and the real-world applications of animal behavior research"--

Author : David Appleby
Publisher : Souvenir Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Animal behavior therapy
ISBN : 0285643401

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The APBC Book of Companion Animal Behaviour by David Appleby Pdf

This guide compiles the insights and experience of authors at the forefront of this expanding science to provide expert and professional perspectives that will enhance the relationship between a pet and its owner. Pet behaviour, whether dogs, cats or rabbits, is affected by their ethology (the science of animal behaviour) while it is also important to understand how emotional response and learning can govern their actions. Animal experts propose solutions to problem behaviour in ground-breaking essays, as well as providing guidance on the relationship between pets and children (including the arrival of a new baby), "rage" syndrome in dogs, how to rehabilitate rescue dogs and cats, plus advice on legal and welfare issues.

Author : Tristram D. Wyatt
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Animal behavior
ISBN : 9780198712152

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Animal Behaviour by Tristram D. Wyatt Pdf

Animal behaviour is a central topic of zoology, and with the development of ideas concerning the role of genes as well as environment the subject has been transformed. Tristram Wyatt gives a modern view, including a sense of the power of gene knock-outs, computing and image analysis to enable detailed experiments and observations of behaviour.

Author : Shawn E. Nordell,Thomas J. Valone
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2020-07
Category : Animal behavior
ISBN : 0190924233

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Animal Behavior by Shawn E. Nordell,Thomas J. Valone Pdf

"Animal Behavior: Concepts, Methods, and Applications, takes a conceptual approach that highlights the process of science and the real-world applications of animal behavior research"--

Author : Temple Grandin,Mark J. Deesing
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780124055087

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Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals by Temple Grandin,Mark J. Deesing Pdf

Behavior is shaped by both genetics and experience--nature and nurture. This book synthesizes research from behavioral genetics and animal and veterinary science, bridging the gap between these fields. The objective is to show that principles of behavioral genetics have practical applications to agricultural and companion animals. The continuing domestication of animals is a complex process whose myriad impacts on animal behavior are commonly under-appreciated. Genetic factors play a significant role in both species-specific behaviors and behavioral differences exhibited by individuals in the same species. Leading authorities explore the impact of increased intensities of selection on domestic animal behavior. Rodents, cattle, pigs, sheep, horses, herding and guard dogs, and poultry are all included in these discussions of genetics and behavior, making this book useful to veterinarians, livestock producers, laboratory animal researchers and technicians, animal trainers and breeders, and any researcher interested in animal behavior. Includes four new chapters on dog and fox behavior, pig behavior, the effects of domestication and horse behavior Synthesizes research from behavioral genetics, animal science, and veterinary literature Broaches fields of behavior genetics and behavioral research Includes practical applications of principles discovered by behavioral genetics researchers Covers many species ranging from pigs, dogs, foxes, rodents, cattle, horses, and cats

Author : David McFarland
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Animal behavior
ISBN : 0582994772

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Animal Behaviour by David McFarland Pdf

The third edition of Animal Behaviour continues to provide a balanced and integrated introductory treatment of the entire domain of animal behaviour for Biology and Psychology students. The text assumes no previous knowledge and has been designed to guide new students with a diversity of backgrounds through a logical sequence of study to a full understanding of complex behavioural patterns.

Author : Edward M. Barrows
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 800 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04-26
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781439836521

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Animal Behavior Desk Reference by Edward M. Barrows Pdf

"Words are our tools, and, as a minimum, we should use clean tools. We should know what we mean and what we do not, and we must forearm ourselves against the traps that language sets us." -- The Need for Precise Terminology, Austin (1957, 7–8) It follows that, for effective and efficient communication, people should have, or at least understand, the same precise terminology. Such terminology is crucial for the advancement of basic, theoretical, and applied science, yet too often there is ambiguity between scientific and common definitions and even discrepancies in the scientific literature. Providing a common ground and platform for precise scientific communication in animal behavior, ecology, evolution, and related branches of biology, Animal Behavior Desk Reference, A Dictionary of Behavior, Ecology, and Evolution, Third Edition contains more than 800 new terms and definitions, 48 new figures, and thousands of additions and improvements. Using a dictionary format to present definitions in a standard, easily accessible manner, the book’s main body emphasizes conceptual terms, rather than anatomical parts or taxonomic terms, and focuses on nouns, rather than verbs or adjectives. Term hierarchies are handled with bulleted entries and terms with multiple definitions are included as superscripted entries. All sources are cited and most are paraphrased to conform to uniform style and length. The dictionary also includes nontechnical and obsolete terms, synonyms, pronunciations, and notes and comments, as well as etymologies, term originators, and related facts. Appendices address organism names, organizations, and databases. Devoted to the precise and correct use of scientific language, this third edition of a bestselling standard enables students and scientists alike to communicate their findings and promote the efficient advancement of science.

Author : VK Agarwal
Publisher : S. Chand Publishing
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2009-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9788121932103

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Animal Behaviour by VK Agarwal Pdf

• This textbook covers all syllabus of B.Sc. classes of All Indian Universities and has been prepared according to U.G.C. model curriculum.

Author : Sergio Pellis,Vivien Pellis
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-20
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781108483452

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Understanding Animal Behaviour by Sergio Pellis,Vivien Pellis Pdf

Studying behaviour in animals requires numerical measurement. This book provides a scientific framework for what to measure and why.