Animal Behavior 3rd Edition

Animal Behavior, 3rd Edition: From Neurology to Conservation

This book provides a comprehensive overview of animal behavior, covering its neurological underpinnings to the importance of behavior in conservation. The book is an essential work for students and academics seeking a foundation in the field, with each chapter beginning with learning objectives and ending with thought-provoking questions.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: Chapters cover 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.
• Physiological Foundations: It addresses the physiological foundations of behavior in a way that is both accessible and inviting.
• Updated and Revised: This new edition features updated and revised chapters, with new case studies and high-definition illustrations.
• New Focuses: The book highlights new focuses on animal welfare issues and companion animal behavior.
• Learning Tools: Each chapter begins with learning objectives and ends with thought-provoking questions. Special terms and definitions are highlighted throughout to aid in comprehension.
• Broad Audience: Provides a rich resource on animal science and behavior for students and professors from a wide range of life science disciplines.