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Principles and Applications of Domestic Animal Behavior
Paperback
October 2008
9781845933982
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- Publisher
CABI - Published
9th October 2008 - ISBN 9781845933982
- Language English
- Pages 352 pp.
- Size 7.5" x 10"
- Images 150 photos & figures
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$74.60
In order to understand and manage animals in their natural or captive environments, we must first understand why animals do what they do and recognize limitations in their ability to adapt to different environments. Drawing on the author’s considerable experience in both teaching and research, this introductory-level textbook describes the basic principles underlying animal behavior and how those concepts can be used in managing the care of domestic and captive wild animals, covering four key themes: development of behavior, biological rhythms, social behavior and behavioral aspects of animal management.
*Extensively illustrated with many practical examples and over 150 photos and figures.
"In summary, Principles and Applications of Domestic Animal Behavior provides an engaging introduction for undergraduates to the field of applied animal behaviour....The author has infused the text with his enthusiasm for the subject and with a career’s worth of knowledge, providing those of us who follow in his footsteps a very useful resource."
Daniel M. Weary Animal Welfare Program, University of British Columbia, BC, Canada - , Applied Animal Behaviour Science
"In summary, Principles and Applications of Domestic Animal Behavior provides an engaging introduction for undergraduates to the field of applied animal behaviour....The author has infused the text with his enthusiasm for the subject and with a career’s worth of knowledge, providing those of us who follow in his footsteps a very useful resource."
Daniel M. Weary Animal Welfare Program, University of British Columbia, BC, Canada - , Applied Animal Behaviour Science
1. Interaction of Heredity and Environment 2. Behavior Genetics 3. Early Experience 4. Learning 5. Biological Rhythms 6. Mating Systems and Reproduction 7. Male Sexual Behavior 8. Female Sexual Behavior 9. Maternal Behavior 10. Communication 11. Agonistic Behavior 12. Social Organization 13. Personal Space and Social Dynamics 14. Human-Animal Interactions 15. Animal Handling and Movement 16. Atypical Behavior and Behavioral Therapy