`…he has set out to give a broad understanding and knowledge resulting from what is out there after generations of scientific research. This book contains surprises even for the most experienced… It is designed to give insight into what to expect from animals: knowledge that must surely reward both humans and other life on this planet’. Appropriate Technology -------------------- `...the author looks not just at how animals behave, but considers as well what actually motivates and drives them, bringing together current understanding of a wide complex topic. The result is comprehensive, enlightening and immersive, ranging across a wide variety of species from butterflies to lions, with a few surprises along the way. There is a wealth of knowledge packed into its pages. This is a very readable book...This book comes highly recommended and will be valuable to anyone with an interest in animal behavior, be it academic or casual, adding a new insight to a fascinating subject'. Deer Journal -------------------- `I particularly recommend this book to students minoring in biology, ecology, environmental and veterinary sciences: Putman's clearly written and easy to understand style is sure to explain the complex concepts without relying on hard to decipher terminology'. 10,000 Birds -------------------- `...the book provides an engaging and educational read'. Inside Ecology -------------------- `The book finishes with an extremely valuable question and answer section. This is a book that would seriously augment any type of study of animals, and amateur naturalists like me will also learn much from its pages'. Wildlife Detective. The blog of Alan Stewart -------------------- `...comprehensive treatment of the subject will suit a range of practitioners including naturalists. ...he brings the subject alive in this engaging book'. ECOS