Essential Animal Behavior

<strong>Essential Animal Behavior</strong> provides a comprehensive introduction to all areas of the subject: from the genetic and neurobiological control of be... » 

Essential Animal Behavior provides a comprehensive introduction to all areas of the subject: from the genetic and neurobiological control of behavior to the learning, development, and function of behavior in an evolutionary context. Written in a concise and engaging style, this new book: includes examples from both marine and terrestrial environments around the world places current research alongside classic examples, and puts the study of animal behavior in an applied context, emphasizing the implications for animal welfare and animal conservation. «