This textbook 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. Each chapter begins with
learning objectives and concludes 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 solid background in the neurophysiological and
endocrinological bases of animal behavior as well as exceptionally
strong coverage of social behavior
* Includes behavior and homeostatic mechanisms, behavior and
conservation, and behavioral aspects of disease
* Highlights aspects of behavior that relate to domestic animals in
particular
* Lab manual with fully developed and tested laboratory exercises
available for courses that have labs
(http://www.elsevierdirect.com/product.jsp?isbn=9780123725820)
* Companion site for faculty and students to enhance their learning
experience at: www.elsevierdirect.com/companions/9780123725813
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ISBN
9780123725813
Publisert
2011
Utgiver
Vendor
Academic Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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