Animal Behaviour

Animal Behaviour by David J. McFarland, published by Longman Pub Group in 1993, is a comprehensive resource that offers an integrated introduction to the field of animal behavior. This second edition spans 585 pages and is designed for students of biology and psychology, guiding them through a logical sequence of study to achieve a thorough understanding of complex behavior patterns.
Readers will find a balanced exploration of various topics, including communication, foraging, and evolutionary optimality, as well as insights into hormones, imprinting, navigation, and animal welfare. The text is supported by carefully chosen illustrations that reinforce the material, making it suitable for first and second-year undergraduates enrolled in courses related to animal behavior, sociobiology, animal psychology, and animal physiology.
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Fully revised and updated for this second edition, this book continues to provide a balanced and integrated introductory treatment of the entire domain of animal behaviour for students of biology and psychology. guide new students through a logical sequence of study to a full understanding of complex behaviour patterns. behaviour, communication and animal economics. evolutionary optimality, foraging, hormones, imprinting, navigation, visual recognition and animal welfare. remember and carefully chosen illustrations support and reinforce the text. It is aimed at 1st and 2nd year undergraudates and is suitable for courses in animal behaviour, sociobiology, animal psychology and animal physiology.
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