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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 ebook 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 ebook an essential work for students and academic seeking a foundation in the field. Key features include: – A rich resource on animal science and behavior for students and professors from a wide range of life science disciplines; – highlights new focuses on animal welfare issues and companion animal behavior. 600 p.
- Michael D. Breed. PhD; Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO (USA).
- Janice Moore. PhD on ‘parasites and behavior’; Postdoctoral work on ‘parasites community ecology’. Currently Professor in the Department of Biology, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO (USA).
- Publication date (digital version): 2021-11.
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