Ethology and animal behaviour Books
Oxford University Press Anthrozoology
Book SynopsisAnthrozoology, the study of human-animal interactions (HAIs), has experienced substantial growth during the past 20 years and it is now timely to synthesise what we know from empirical evidence about our relationships with both domesticated and wild animals. Two principal points of focus have become apparent in much of this research. One is the realisation that the strength of these attachments not only has emotional benefits for people, but confers health benefits as well, such that a whole area has opened up of using companion animals for therapeutic purposes. The other is the recognition that the interactions we have with animals have consequences for their welfare too, and thus impact on their quality of life. Consequently we now study HAIs in all scenarios in which animals come into contact with humans, whether as pets/companions, farm livestock, laboratory animals, animals in zoos, or in the wild. This topical area of study is of growing importance for animals in animal managemenTrade ReviewA valuable book on human-animal interactions and relationships in a range of contexts, and the costs and benefits of the relationships for both humans and animals in these settings. This book will be of interest to students, researchers, and animal managers across the spectrum of human-animal contact. * Animal Welfare *Table of Contents1: Geoff Hosey & Vicky Melfi: Introduction 2: James Serpell: Companion Animals 3: Susanne Waiblinger: Agricultural Animals 4: Kristine Coleman & Alison Heagerty: Laboratory Animals 5: Samantha Ward & Sally Sherwen: Zoo Animals 6: Ralf Buckley: Wild Animals and Tourists 7: Seth Magle: Urban Wildlife 8: Vicky Melfi & Geoff Hosey: Synthesis
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CRC Press The Veterinary General Practice Casebook
Book SynopsisA harmless-looking papilloma on Monday morning, a fitting Bulldog on Wednesday afternoon, a pyometra last thing on Friday â The Veterinary General Practice Casebook echoes life at the coalface of companion animal practice. Organised into âclinicsâ, each chapter feels like a day in the life of a busy general practitioner, where emergencies are juggled with routine consultations and every so often something unexpected pops up.Ideal for senior veterinary students, new graduates, those returning to practice, and those seeking a general practice workout, this book presents cases as they appear in real life, often messier and less complete than textbook descriptions. The clinical content is complemented by topics on wellbeing and professional practice, as well as recipes for simple and nutritious meals to feed veterinary body and soul.This book makes a persuasive argument for general practice as a speciality in its own right and celebrates the role of general practice veterinarians and their vital contribution to animal health and welfare in the community.
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Taylor & Francis Inc Practical Veterinary Dental Radiography
With over 1,000 clear, high-quality images, this in-depth full guide covers all aspects of veterinary dental radiography. Chapters explain the indications for and importance of this key area of veterinary practice, the equipment used, the essential techniques in developing and processing the radiograph, common errors made, and the pathology of the teeth. The book also explores radiographic interpretation in seven detailed sections, discussing all aspects from normal radiographic anatomy to endodontic disease and trauma. An additional chapter covers techniques and interpretation with exotics in three sections: rabbits, ferrets and rodents. The book concludes with a look at future directions in this field.Essential reading for all veterinary practitioners, this book is also the ideal guide for trainees.
£85.49
Cambridge University Press Primate Communication
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Taylor & Francis Inc Animal Psychology Its Nature and Its Problems
Book SynopsisOriginally published in 1948, the author follows the idea that the instincts are the spring and basis of all animal behaviour (with the exception perhaps of play), and therewith the core of the animalâs mind, and that individual experience, gathered by the animal in the course of its life, may influence and reconstruct these instincts, so as to guide, in the form of intelligence and understanding, this behaviour along new (i.e. innate) paths. Thus, instinct and experience become the pillars upon which animal behaviour is built up; instinct, intelligence, and understanding form a triad round which the facts of the psychology of animals may be grouped. As a foundation of all this the author first tries to prove the good right of a real and genuine animal psychology, not hampered by objectivistic and behaviouristic scruples, while in a final chapter, by way of conclusion, he tries to give an image of how the world of the animal is built up.Table of ContentsPreface. 1. The Problem of Animal Psychology 2. The Problem of Animal Instinct 3. The Problem of Animal Learning 4. The Problem of Animal Intelligence 5. The Problem of Animal Understanding 6. The Problem of Animal Ideation 7. The Problem of the Animal’s World. Bibliography. Index.
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Cambridge University Press Spatial Analysis in Field Primatology
Book SynopsisFrom foraging patterns in a single tree to social interactions across a home range, how primates use space is a key question in the field of primate behavioral ecology. Drawing on the latest advances in spatial analysis tools, this book offers practical guidance on applying geographic information systems (GIS) to central questions in primatology. An initial methodological section discusses niche modelling, home range analysis and agent-based modelling, with a focus on remote data collection. Research-based chapters demonstrate how ecologists apply this technology to a suite of topics including: calculating the intensity of use of both range and travel routes, assessing the impacts of logging, mining and hunting, and informing conservation strategies.Trade Review'… the editors provide an excellent primer on GPS and GIS fundamentals that deftly expands to include research findings using more advanced methods. This resource covers applications of GPS and GIS directly relevant to readers from many areas of conservation biology who already use or want to use telemetry, GPS, or GIS analysis. This reviewer recommends the volume to any interested reader: it is not just for primatologists and will be an excellent reference for all researchers and students with biogeography, wildlife management, or technical GIS interests. Highly recommended.' C. A. Badurek, Choice'… the editors of this book have done an admirable job bringing together and synthesizing a wide range of analytic methods and topics involving spatial data. This volume will serve as an excellent reference for anyone interested in spatial analyses.' Sarie Van Belle, Quarterly Review of Biology'Spatial Analysis in Field Primatology: Applying GIS at Varying Scales is the first integrated guide outlining the best practices in GPS or applying GIS to research questions specific to primatology, thus filling a gap in the methodological literature. It is an engaging and compelling read; in 20 chapters encompassing literature reviews and empirical studies, it comprehensively instructs the reader in how specific methods and technologies can be applied to broaden our understanding of the spatial aspects of primate behavioral and population ecology. A great addition to the burgeoning field of GPS and GIS within primatology, I highly recommend it for early- to mid-career primatologists and research groups who can apply the information to their own investigations about species' behavior, ecological knowledge, and conservation. It can also potentially be a valuable resource for a wider audience including postgraduate or advanced undergraduate classes geared toward methods in field primatology, in addition to senior groups looking to analyze existing data in new ways. The clear research priorities and future directions laid out in the text will stimulate such researchers to overcome the practical issues currently experienced, contribute to primate conservation, and advance the field more rapidly in a way that is appropriate, accurate, and ethical.' Lauren Wiseman-Jones, American Journal of Physical Anthropology'Some chapters provide a good entry point to spatial analysis in field primatology, while other chapters are more advanced. All of them will leave you curious to dig deeper into the literature. The quality of the writing (and of the conceptual content) is very high throughout: the individual authors and editors are to be commended for putting together an authoritative volume that successfully captures the essential nature of GIS use by primatologists at the beginning of the 21st century.' Amanda Suzzi, Evolutionary Anthropology'… the editors provide an excellent primer on GPS and GIS fundamentals that deftly expands to include research findings using more advanced methods. This resource covers applications of GPS and GIS directly relevant to readers from many areas of conservation biology who already use or want to use telemetry, GPS, or GIS analysis. This reviewer recommends the volume to any interested reader: it is not just for primatologists and will be an excellent reference for all researchers and students with biogeography, wildlife management, or technical GIS interests. Highly recommended.' C.A. Badurek, ChoiceTable of ContentsPart I. GPS for Primatologists: Introduction Leila M. Porter; 1. Why place matters, and its use in primate behavioral and ecological research Francine L. Dolins; 2. Fundamentals of GPS AND GIS Nathan P. Nibbelink and Joanna Hatt; 3. 'Next-gen' tracking in primatology: opportunities and challenges Margaret C. Crofoot; 4. The ethical implications, and practical consequences, of attaching remote telemetry apparatus to macaques Amy Klegarth, Agustín Fuentes, Lisa Jones-Engel, Greg Marshall and Kyler Abernathy; 5. Processing geospatial data in R: a primer Allison Howard and Roger Mundry; 6. Estimating travel distance and linearity of primate routes: ideas on how to clean and smooth track data collected with a handheld GPS Karline R. L. Janmaat, Simone D. Ban and Roger Mundry; Part II. GIS Analysis in Fine-Scale Space: Introduction Christopher A. Shaffer; 7. Home range analysis: why the methods matter Sarah A. Boyle; 8. Quantifying resource dispersion in free-ranging bearded sakis in Guyana: what is a patch? Christopher A. Shaffer; 9. Interpreting small-scale patterns of ranging by primates: what does it mean, and why does it matter? Mitchell T. Irwin and Jean-Luc Raharison; 10. Determining the presence of habitual travel route networks in orangutans (pongo pygmaeus morio) in Kutai National Park, Borneo Adam O. Bebko; 11. Finding fruit in a tropical rainforest: a comparison of the foraging patterns of two distinct fruit-eating primates across years Leila M. Porter, Paul Garber, Christopher Boesch and Karline R. L. Janmaat; 12. Random walk analyses in primates Amy L. Schreier and Matt Grove; 13. The use of small-scale spatial analysis to evaluate primate behavior and welfare in captive settings Stephen R. Ross and Marisa A. Shender; 14. The promise of spatially explicit agent-based models for primatology research Anthony Di Fiore; Part III. GIS Analysis in Broad-Scale Space: Introduction Francine L. Dolins; 15. Modeling niches and mapping distributions: progress and promise of ecological niche models for primate research Kenneth L. Chiou and Mary E. Blair; 16. Does reduced habitat quality or increased hunter access explain defaunation of fragmented forests? Bonobos as a case study Jena R. Hickey and Michael J. Conroy; 17. Landscape ecology of deforestation processes and lemur biogeography in Madagascar Travis S. Steffens and Shawn M. Lehman; 18. Quantitative methods for primate biogeography and macroecology Jason M. Kamilar and Lydia Beaudrot; 19. GIS and GPS techniques in an ethnoprimatological investigation of St Kitts green monkey (chlorocebus sabaeus) crop-foraging behavior Kerry M. Dore, Daniel Sewell, Eduardo M. Mattenet and Trudy R. Turner; 20. Conclusion Francine L. Dolins.
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Cambridge University Press Chimpanzee Lessons from our Sister Species
Book SynopsisThe chimpanzee is one of our planet's best-loved and most instantly recognisable animals. Splitting from the human lineage between four and six million years ago, it is (along with its cousin, the bonobo) our closest living relative, sharing around 94% of our DNA. First encountered by Westerners in the seventeenth century, virtually nothing was known about chimpanzees in their natural environment until 1960, when Jane Goodall travelled to Gombe to live and work with them. Accessibly written, yet fully referenced and uncompromising in its accuracy and comprehensiveness, this book encapsulates everything we currently know about chimpanzees: from their discovery and why we study them, to their anatomy, physiology, genetics and culture. The text is beautifully illustrated and infused with examples and anecdotes drawn from the author's thirty years of primate observation, making this a perfect resource for students of biological anthropology and primatology as well as non-specialists intereTrade Review'Chimpanzee: Lessons from our Sister Species condenses over 60 years of chimpanzee research into an informative and entertaining book. Drawing on his own first-hand experience, the research of other scientists and historic accounts, Kevin Hunt describes the fascinating lives of chimpanzees in the wild, as well as the research methods used by leading experts in the field. If you want to know just how alike we truly are to our closest living relatives then you will get a very good idea from reading this book.' Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE, Founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and UN Messenger of Peace'Ever since the seventeenth century, writers have suspected that apes have a story to tell about human life and our pre-historic origins. Year by year the details of that story are being worked out better and better. Chimpanzee is a terrific account from the leading edge.' Richard Wrangham, Ruth Moore Research Professor of Biological Anthropology, Department of Human Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University, Massachusetts, from the Foreword'Hunt skillfully weaves anecdotes and history into this scientific compendium of the behavioral ecology, biology, and evolution of chimpanzees. The book is generously illustrated, and each chapter includes extensive references. It is written in an accessible, conversational style that could only be achieved by someone with Hunt's first-hand experiences in the field and encyclopedic perspective. It will make a valuable reference for anyone interested in what is known and not yet known about one of our closest living relatives.' Karen B. Strier, Vilas Research Professor and Irven DeVore Professor, Department of Anthropology, University of Wisconsin-Madison'An exceptional book that delivers on every promise in its table of contents. Grounded in Hunt's 30+ years of chimpanzee field work and his commanding knowledge of others' research, he gives us a state-of-the-art research volume that will become an essential reference for primatologists, and anyone who wants to understand the true nature of our sister species. Hunt's writing is lucid, scholarly and wide-ranging as he carefully explains chimpanzee evolution, biology, social behavior, and so much more. Hunt skillfully embeds his own field observations to help readers grasp concepts like chimpanzee positional behavior, personality, maternal behavior, cognition and communication, hunting and aggression. He balances this perspective with a wealth of laboratory and captive findings. The extensive references for each chapter provide an outstanding resource for students, teachers and readers who choose to delve further. The volume is generously illustrated with photos, line drawings and abundant figures that enrich the text.' Linda F. Marchant, Professor Emerita, Miami University'The volume provides a synthesis of classic and current literature, which will help readers learn what experts think now and where their ideas came from.' L. K. Sheeran, Choice'This volume provides an exceptionally broad yet wonderfully detailed view of our sister species. It would be useful in a course on human evolution or primate behavior and ecology, and would benefit anyone interested in learning more about chimpanzees … Given the range of topics and depth of scholarship, even seasoned chimpanzee researchers will profit from reading this book.' Michael L. Wilson, The Quarterly Review of Biology'… the most impressive and comprehensive volume on the chimpanzee … since Jane Goodall … [it] belongs on the bookshelf of every 'chimpologist', or, arguably, every primatologist.' William C. McGrew, PrimatesTable of Contents1. Sister's keeper: humans and chimpanzees; 2. Wild lesson: why study animals in nature?; 3. A most surprising creature: the discovery of the chimpanzee; 4. Kin: the chimpanzee's place in nature; 5. Scratching out a living in an unforgiving world: habitat and diet; 6. Guts, glorious guts, large stomach and colon; 7. Thews, sinews and bone: chimpanzee anatomy and osteology; 8. Arboreal gathering, terrestrial traveling: locomotion and posture; 9. Forged in nature's cauldron: engineering the chimpanzee; 10. Up from the protoape: the evolution of the chimpanzee; 11. Building a natural wonder: growth, development and life history; 12. The source of similarity: chimpanzee genetics; 13. Making your way in the great wild world: chimpanzee senses; 14. The grim reaper in the forest primeval: wild chimpanzee diseases and lessons for healthy living; 15. Powering life: physiology and endocrinology; 16. Shelter from the storm: chimpanzee mothering; 17. Meat seeking missiles: chimpanzees as hunters; 18. The mind of the chimpanzee: reasoning, memory and emotion; 19. The brain of the chimpanzee: the mind's motor; 20. Tired nature's sweet restorer: chimpanzee sleep; 21. Chimpanzee thought transfer: communication and language; 22. Ape implements: making and using tools; 23. Wisdom of the ages: chimpanzee culture; 24. The daily grind: within-group aggression; 25. A nation at war with itself: defending a community of the mind; 26. The sporting chimpanzee: dominance without destruction; 27. The passion of Pan: sex and reproduction; 28. Into the light: Semliki chimpanzees; 29. The other sister, bonobos: the monkey convergence hypothesis; 30. Sister species: lessons from the chimpanzee; Appendix 1. Primate taxonomy; Appendix 2. Professional grade chimpanzee; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Studying Primates
Book SynopsisPrimatology draws on theory and methods from diverse fields, including anatomy, anthropology, biology, ecology, medicine, psychology, veterinary sciences and zoology. The more than 500 species of primate range from tiny mouse lemurs to huge gorillas, and primatologists collect data in a variety of environments including in the field, research facilities, museums, sanctuaries, zoos, and from the literature. The variability in research interests, study animals and research sites means that there are no standard protocols for how to study primates. Nevertheless, asking good questions and designing appropriate studies to answer them are vital to produce high quality science. This accessible guide for graduate students and post-doctoral researchers explains how to develop a research question, formulate testable hypotheses and predictions, design and conduct a project and report the results. The focus is on research integrity and ethics throughout, and the book provides practical advice on oTrade Review'In this invaluable book, Professor Joanna M. Setchell presents an exceptionally comprehensive and highly accessible guide to the study of primates. The text offers a detailed description of every aspect of the planning, execution and presentation of a primatological research study. In addition to scientific guidance and coverage of key conceptual ideas, crucial practical advice about the realities and challenges of research are provided. Furthermore, Setchell explores a range of issues that are so critical to consider fully in modern science, among them cultural sensitivity, ethics, research integrity and inclusivity. To my mind, this is an essential text for any student of primatology; it will be top of the reading list for every course I teach in this area.' Stuart Semple, University of Roehampton'A landmark book covering everything a modern primatologist needs to know, including research design and execution, ethics, field methods, conservation politics, and writing up for journals and the public. It is a complete encyclopedia describing the modern complexities of studying our closest relatives. The book advises how to negotiate and deal with political and ethical issues from village to university. In addition, it links basic research with conservation agendas in a unified and mutually reinforcing way. The final chapter gives convincing arguments for why primatology is relevant, even essential to understanding modern-day life and science. At long last a volume that will give students and professors a road map of solutions to real world problems of conducting research. Thorough, rigorous and compelling, this is a must-read for all primatology graduate students and seasoned scientists. I recommend it all to anthropologists, primatologists, biologists, and environmental and social scientists working in field research.' Patricia C. Wright, State University of New York, Stony Brook'This book is timely, highly needed and very welcome. It introduces basic principles and rules of scientific inquiry - from devising research questions to preparing research results for publication, always considering ethical issues - and tackles these issues from a taxon-specific, namely primatological perspective. This approach makes the book much more accessible for students at all levels of training and for young scientists than more general and abstract introductions to scientific practice. Throughout all chapters, the book transpires Joanna M. Setchell's broad experience as a researcher and author, and as an editor for the International Journal of Primatology. Despite the primate-focused approach, I am convinced that this book will not only be very useful to students of primatology, but also to scholars from other taxon-specific and organism-centered biological disciplines, such as mammalogy or ornithology.' Eckhard W. Heymann, Deutsches Primatenzentrum, Germany'… all essential topics are thoroughly covered in one volume and applied especially to the study of primates … This volume is indispensable for those teaching and engaging in primatological research.' L. K. Sheeran, Choice'Setchell has provided a timely, nicely executed, and valuable book that we should embrace regardless of how long we have been in the business - and that can yield several benefits to our research and teaching missions … this book makes a fantastic graduation gift for undergraduates considering graduate school or postgraduates wrapping up their degree … this volume pushes us to reflect and improve, helping us and our students get farther and, it is my hope, to more interesting places.' Mitchell T. Irwin, The Quarterly Review of Biology'Whatever background brought you to primatology and wherever you want to study primates- indeed whichever primates you want to study- this book will be an extremely useful guide… It should be essential reading for graduate/post-graduate students. I am sure more seasoned researchers will not only learn something but also find it very useful for teaching and mentoring.' Anna T. C. Feistner, The Primate EyeTable of Contents1. Asking questions about primates; 2. Ethics in primatology; 3. Keeping science healthy: research integrity; 4. Inclusive science; 5. Understanding statistical evidence; 6. Communicating ideas in writing; 7. Introduction to the primates; 8. Why study primates?; 9. Identifying a research question; 10. Finding out what we know; 11. Reading journal articles; 12. Formulating hypotheses and predictions and designing a study; 13. Observing and manipulating; 14. Choosing measures; 15. Planning data analysis; 16. Sampling and statistical power; 17. Checking feasibility and finalising your plans; 18. Writing a research proposal; 19. Collecting data; 20. Conducting fieldwork; 21. Analysing and interpreting data; 22. Writing a scientific report; 23. Submitting to a peer-reviewed journal; 24. Presenting your work at a conference; 25. Conclusions.
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Cambridge University Press Zoo Studies
Book SynopsisThis interdisciplinary volume discusses animal housing and welfare, captive breeding, conservation, zoo legislation, and visitor behaviour. This book is an important resource for students studying zoo biology and management, animal welfare, animal behaviour, wildlife conservation and veterinary science, and anyone with a general interest in zoos.Table of Contents1. Zoos and research; 2. Defining zoos, their culture and visitors; 3. Zoos and education; 4. Anthrozoology and visitor behaviour; 5. Zoo organisation and regulation; 6. Ethics, zoos and public attitudes; 7. The contribution of zoos to Zoology; 8. Animals and their enclosures; 9. Animal welfare; 10. Enrichment and training; 11. Conservation breeding, reproduction and genetics; 12. Restoration, rehabilitation and in situ conservation; 13. Animal nutrition and conservation medicine; 14. The past and future of zoos.
£94.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Wonderdog
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewA brilliant history of how we came to know our best friends better – the trials and tribulations, the highs and lows. Jules Howard reveals how we came to know dogs better and how that’s helped us understand ourselves. * Professor Alice Roberts, biological anthropologist, broadcaster and author of 'Ancestors' *Full of insight and brilliantly researched, Wonderdog is a delightful read and a fascinating look at how much more there is to learn from man’s best friend. * Kate MacDougall, author of 'London’s No. 1 Dog Walking Agency' *The book about dogs I never knew I needed, full of answers to questions I never thought to ask. A fascinating and eye-opening read for anyone that has ever loved a dog. * Dr Jess French, veterinarian, zoologist, broadcaster and author of 'Puppy Talk' *With Wonderdog, Jules Howard explores the highs and the lows of science's sometimes troubled relationship with the domesticated wolf with which we share our homes and lives. With his characteristic lightness of touch, Howard takes us on journey of discovery that will leave no dog lover unmoved and no dog hater unconverted. A splendid, entertaining and hugely informative read! * Professor Adam Hart, scientist, broadcaster and author of 'Unfit for Purpose' *Turning wolves into dogs took knowledge, insight and a few cheeky treats along the way. This book contains all three and is the perfect companion to any dog lover. * Professor Ben Garrod, evolutionary biologist, primatologist and broadcaster *Howard does a masterful job blending the latest science with doses of common sense as he covers what we know and still need to know to give dogs the best lives possible. Wonderdog is a must-read. * Marc Bekoff, University of Colorado, author of 'Canine Confidential: Why Dogs Do What They Do' *Howard’s portrayals of the villains and heroes in the research world of the nineteenth and early-twentieth centuries makes for fascinating reading [...] his transformed view of love is a fitting end to an account describing the arc of dog research as bending towards just treatment for dogs. * Barbara J. King, anthropologist and author of 'Animals' Best Friends' *Wonderdog offers readers a whirlwind tour of 150 years of research on the minds and behavior of man’s best friend. From Darwin and Pavlov to the latest research in canine science, Wonderdog reflects first-rate scholarship yet reads like a detective novel. This book puts Jules Howard in the top ranks of contemporary science writers. * Hal Herzog, author of 'Some We Love, Some We Hate, Some We Eat: Why It’s So Hard to Think Straight About Animals' *Wonderdog is a paean to these clever, flexible, charming animals who sit and walk alongside us -- and also a humane, thoughtful consideration of the science using and about dogs. You'll want to read it with a dog by your side, so you can regularly turn to them admiringly and tickle their ears. * Alexandra Horowitz, professor and bestselling author of 'Inside of a Dog' *A wonderful book! I loved it. Informative and engaging. * Virginia Morrell, author of 'Animal Wise' *An informative homage to dogs and to the scientists who have tried to get to the bottom of dog psychology. -- Ysenda Maxine Graham * Daily Mail *Wonderdog succeeds in drawing readers in and delivering reliable scientific information packaged in compelling and sometimes heart-warming anecdotes. I have no doubt that even the science-phobic among dog lovers can find Wonderdog exhilarating. * Forbes *In his book Wonderdog, the zoologist Jules Howard writes that dogs, unlike wolves, make eye contact with humans. They have a specific facial muscle group for those “puppy dog eyes”, and after sustained human contact, according to one study, their oxytocin levels soared. The spike was much more pronounced in their owners, though. This directs us to the more important thrust of Howard’s book, which is that the question isn’t how well dogs love us; it’s how we are changed by loving dogs. Fascinating and profound. -- Zoe Williams * The Guardian *Amusing and enlightening [...] It's a celebration of "a vibrant and engaging era in the history of animal science", and a love-letter to man's best friend. -- Mark Whitley * Countryman *In Wonderdog, science writer Jules Howard explores how for centuries scientists have studied dogs … many gems are there. -- Julia Llewellyn Smith * The Mail on Sunday *Heartwarming -- Kevin Maher * The Times *Zoologist Howard (Death on Earth) enlists the help of veterinary professionals, psychologists, ethologists, neurologists, historians, and others in this eclectic history of dogs [...] Howard peppers in charming stories of his own childhood dog, Biff, giving the survey equal parts heft and heart: 'We had all the hallmarks of love for one another, Biff and I.' This is just the thing for dog lovers. * Publishers Weekly *This insightful historical account of the study of canine minds is essentially a love letter to science, through the good times and the bad [...] Engagingly written, 'Wonderdog' is a refreshing celebration of dogs' minds. * Your Dog *This book tells the fascinating story of how we came to understand the complex minds of dogs, while making key discoveries about ourselves along the way. * Woman's Own *Table of ContentsPrologue Introduction SECTION I: SIT, STAY 1: From the streets they came 2: Emancipation Day 3: Sacrificed for science 4: The Brown Dog Affair SECTION II: FETCH, RETRIEVE 5: Alpha, beta, doubter 6: Skinner, unboxed 7: The cognition ignition 8: How nature met nurture SECTION III: MEET, PLAY, LOVE 9: What is it like to be a dog? 10: Flip, the switch 11: The power of play 12: To see love coming Epilogue: ... and see love depart Acknowledgements Research notes and further reading Index
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Oxford University Press Minding Animals
Trade ReviewIn Minding Animals...Marc Bekoff observes and describes animals as individuals at play, dreaming and grooming, in a book with both brains and a heart. * The Daily Telegraph *To find out about the rich emotional life of nonhuman species, read Minding Animals. * Natural History *Bekoff does a wonderful job showing the reader how learning and understanding and 'minding' animals and their behavior lead to recognition of their feelings as well. Using both his vast knowledge of animals and the observations made by other naturalists, Bekoff illustrates the minds, hearts, spirits and souls of the animal kingdom. * Biology Digest *Interweaving anecdotal stories, discussions of scientific research, and explorations into the philosophy and theology of our relationship with nature and other animals, Bekoff builds a case for the necessity of understanding animals and granting them mutual respect as 'other persons.' The conversational writing style makes for a highly accessible book. * Booklist *With this abundant narrative of Marc Bekoff a new age of intimacy between humans and animals has begun. The companionship, the play, the healing, the guidance, the protection provided by the animals, all these will be needed in the future as never before. Everyone should read Minding Animals, an amazingly thorough, delightful, and most important book. * Thomas Berry, author of The Dream of the Earth and The Great Work *For those of us who have immersed ourselves in the well being of life forms other than human, the fact that they communicate and have feelings is as natural and understandable as breathing. Through this lens we see clearly how their well being is intricately interconnected with our own. In Minding Animals Marc Bekoff has done a wonderful job of showing us how learning to understand and 'mind' animals and their behavior leads us to recognize their feelings as well. Through their layers, we find even more richness and joy of life as we glimpse into ever deeper parts of ourselves. This book is fun, inspiring, thought-provoking and educational! What a great mix! * Julia Butterfly Hill, author of The Legacy of Luna: The Story of a Tree, a Woman, and the Struggle to Save the Redwoods *Just as the best doctors attain detailed and compassionate knowledge of the uniqueness of each patient, so too do the best behavioral biologists * with Marc Bekoff prominently among themlearn to recognize each animal as a distinct individual with its own internal life and experiences. By minding animals, we obtain our best scientific understanding of their evolution and behavior.Stephen Jay Gould, author of The Structure of Evolutionary Theory *Except for relatively minor specializations that relate to whether we walk, run, fly or swim, all we vertebrate animals are physically stunningly similar. Most would also agree that the brain is an organ, as are stomachs, kidneys, and hearts, designed with functions and capacities useful for survival in often complex and indirect ways. There is no evidence, however, that what the brain does differs fundamentally across various species of vertebrates. Differences are in degree with respect to specific functions. In this readable, wide-ranging, and very stimulating book, Marc Bekoff takes this larger holistic view as a basis for a passionate exploration of how we should treat, and what we owe, our fellow-vertebrate creatures, who likely have many emotional and sensory survival mechanisms similar to our own. * Bernd Heinrich, University of Vermont, author of Mind of the Raven *Bekoff is an ethologist: a scientist who studies animal behavior. In this new look at the consciousness of animals, he shares his experiences along with the nitty-gritty details of how animal behaviorists make their living. But Bekoff goes beyond a mere description of the science of ethology. He also tackles bigger issues, such as the questions of animal cognition, intelligence, and their emotional lives. Bekoff has a talent for making his points by leading readers through the evidence for and against an issue and guiding them to a conclusion. Interweaving anecdotal stories, discussions of scientific research, and explorations into the philosophy and theology of our relationship with nature and other animals, Bekoff builds a case for the necessity of understanding animals and granting them mutual respect as 'other persons.' The conversational writing style makes for a highly accessible book. * SciTech Book News *
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Oxford University Press, USA The Zebra Finch A Synthesis of Field and Laboratory Studies 5 Oxford Ornithology Series
Book SynopsisThis book sumarizes current scientific knowledge of the Australian Zebra Finch, a bird popular with scientists and hobbyists throughout the world. It builds up a complete picture of the biology of the species, integrating findings from the laboratory with those from the wild, with emphasis on behaviour and ecology.Trade ReviewThe text is large and readable. Each chapter is thoughtfully written and meticulously researched ... an essential reference for both the researcher and enthusiast alike. This book is sure to have popular appeal. As one who studies Zebra Finches, I will not be attempting any future research without first consulting this vital laboratory and field companion. * Jim Reynolds, IBIS, 1997 *This volume presents a comprehensive review of the behaviour and ecology of the zebra finch. * Biological Abstracts, vol.49, issue 8, August 1997 *Table of Contents1. Systematics and phylogeny ; 2. Distribution and habitat ; 3. Morphology, domestication, and moult ; 4. Feeding ecology ; 5. Drinking, water relations, and temperature regulation ; 6. Coloniality and breeding ecology ; 7. Breeding periodicity ; 8. Populations ; 9. Social and reproductive behaviour ; 10. Vocalizations ; 11. Song ; 12. Sexual selection and mate choice ; 13. Life history and adaptations ; Appendices ; References ; Index
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Oxford University Press Sensory Ecology Behaviour and Evolution
Book SynopsisThroughout their lives animals must complete many tasks, including finding food, avoiding predators, attracting mates, and navigating through a complex and dynamic environment. Consequently, they have evolved a staggering array of sensory organs that are fundamental to survival and reproduction and shape much of their evolution and behaviour. Sensory ecology deals with how animals acquire, process, and use information in their lives, and the sensory systems involved. It investigates the type of information that is gathered by animals, how it is used in a range of behaviours, and the evolution of such traits. It deals with both mechanistic questions (e.g. how sensory receptors capture information from the environment, and how the physical attributes of the environment affect information transmission) and functional questions (e.g. the adaptive significance of the information used by the animal to make a decision). Recent research has dealt more explicitly with how sensory systems are involved with and even drive evolutionary change, including the formation of new species.Sensory Ecology, Behaviour, and Evolution provides a broad introduction to sensory ecology across a wide range of taxonomic groups, covering all the various sensory modalities (e.g. sound, visual, chemical, magnetic, and electric) relating to diverse areas spanning anti-predator strategies, foraging, mate choice, navigation and more, with the aim being to illustrate key principles and differences. This accessible textbook is suitable for senior undergraduates, graduate students, and professional academics taking courses or conducting research in sensory ecology/biology, neuroethology, behavioural and evolutionary ecology, communication, and signalling. It will also be of relevance and use to psychologists interested in sensory information and behaviour.Trade ReviewThis book is an ambitious and successful attempt to integrate mechanistic and functional aspects of communication by the authors ... essential reading. * Tim Caro, The Quarterly Review of Biology *Table of ContentsPART 1: INTRODUCTION; PART 2: SENSORY PROCESSING; PART 3: COMMUNICATION; PART 4: DIVERSIFICATION AND DIVERGENCE; PART 5: CONCLUSIONS
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Little, Brown & Company Reflections of Eden
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Springer The Tinbergen Legacy
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Taylor & Francis B F Skinner
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Sandra Mendelson We Walk Beside You
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Wolves and Dogs: between Myth and Science
Book SynopsisVarious parallels have been drawn between wolves and humans from the perspective of their social organisation. Therefore, studying wolves may well shed light on the evolutionary origins of complex human cognition and, in particular, on the role that cooperation played in its development. Humans closely share their lives with millions of dogs – the domesticated form of wolves. Biologically, wolves and dogs can be considered to be the same species; yet only dogs are suitable living companions in human homes, highlighting the importance of cognitive and emotional differences between the two forms. The behaviour of wolves and dogs largely depends on the environment the animals grew up and live in. This book reviews more than 50 years of research on the differences and similarities of wolves and dogs. Beyond the socio-ecology, the work explores different theories about when and how the domestication of wolves might have started and which behaviours and cognitive abilities might have changed during this process. Readers will discover how these fascinating animals live with their conspecifics in their social groups, how they approach and solve problems in their daily lives and how they see and interact with their human partners.Trade Review“For the layperson wishing an enticing introduction to the study of wolves and dogs, this book’s several short, highlighted sections will be key. … While this book is readable by an intelligent wolf-dog enthusiast with a dictionary at hand, Wolves and Dogs: between Myth and Science is most approachable by the serious academic. … The book … introduces the reader to basic information about wolves, then takes a deep academic dive into findings and questions around many topics … .” (Nancy jo Tubbs, Nancy joInternational Wolf, Spring, 2023)Table of ContentsSee attachments
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Taylor & Francis Principles of Behavior
Book SynopsisKnown for both its narrative style and scientific rigor, Principles of Behavior is the premier introduction to behavior analysis. Through an exploration of experimental, applied, and theoretical concepts, the author summarizes the key conversations in the field, bringing the content to life using humorous and engaging language. The textâs tried-and-true pedagogy makes the content as clear as possible without oversimplifying the concepts. Key features of this book include: Study objectives, key terms, and review questions that encourage students to check their understanding before moving on. Real-world examples and case studies illustrating key concepts and principles. New enrichment sections, demonstrating the way in which the principles of behavior can help us make sense of our everyday lives. This is an essential resource for both introductory and intermediate courses in behavior analysis. It is carefully tailored to the length of a standard academic semester and how behavior analysis courses are taught, with each section corresponding to a weekâs worth of coursework. The text can also function as the first step in a studentâs journey into becoming a professional behavior analyst at the BA, MA, or PhD/EdD level. Each chapter of the text is integrated with the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) task list, serving as an excellent primer to many of the BACB tasks.
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Palgrave Macmillan Pleasurable Kingdom
Book SynopsisAnimal behaviour expert, Dr Jonathan Balcombe, combines rigorous evidence, elegant argument and amusing anecdotes to show that that animals, like humans, enjoy themselves. It debunks the popular perception that life for most is a continuous struggle for survival and suggests that creatures feel good thanks to play, sex, food, comfort and more.Trade ReviewPleasurable Kingdom is a touching look at the complex and at times playful lives of the animals with which we share this planet. Fascinating and often moving, this book emphasizes that animals, like us, truly have personalities, minds and emotions. - Jane Goodall 'In Pleasurable Kingdom, Balcombe draws together an extraordinary amount of information to help us to appreciate that we are not the only species that can, if all goes well, live joyful lives.' - Peter Singer, Professor of Bioethics, Princeton University, USA 'I predicted, in When Elephants Weep, that in ten years better scientists would write better books about the depth of feelings in animals. Well, that time has come, and here is that book.' - Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson, Author of When Elephants Weep 'For centuries humanity has justified our extermination of fishes with the myth that they do not have feelings or intelligence. Jonathan Balcombe exposes this myth and presents fishes, with other animals, as sensitive, social, feeling, marvellous sentient beings.' - Captain Paul Watson, Founder of Greenpeace and Sea Shepherd Conservation Society 'Pleasurable Kingdom is a love affair with our fellow beings. Balcombe tempts us to consider, more open-mindedly than ever before, the experiences of animals in more ways than traditional science has yet acknowledged, perhaps even imagined.' - Professor Jaak Panksepp, author of Affective Neuroscience 'Dr. Balcombe convincingly argues that animals are individual beings with a wide range of emotions and feeling. If he is correct - and I believe he is - it follows that we must grapple with the ethical consequences of his important insights.' - Wayne Pacelle, President& CEO, The Humane Society of the United States 'This impressive book inspires respect and appreciation for all creatures great and small. It should be a standard text for students of biology and behaviour. All who care for animals will be informed and inspired.' - Dr Michael W. Fox, Veterinarian, columnist, author 'Brisk, erudite and enormously entertaining - an excellent, approachable introduction to the basic issues in animal behaviour.' - Publishers Weekly Reviews for the Hardback Version: 'Entertaining examples of animal bliss - from drunken parrots to the caresses of fiddler crabs - bring a pleasure all their own.' - Psychology Today 'This is a lively, shrewd, well-argued book on the simple theme that animals are able to feel pleasure.' Times Higher Educational Supplement 'This genial scientist's accounts of enjoyment in the other-than-human world will irritate strict behaviorists and profoundly delight animal lovers.' - Orion Magazine 'This entertaining and thought-provoking book is recommended for popular science collections.' - Library Journal 'A warm and enjoyable book - anyone with an interest in animal welfare (or just in animals) ought to read it.' - www.popularscience.co.uk 'This book is one in which all campaigners for good animal welfare should invest.' - The Ark 'This well-reasoned, engaging book argues that critters share our capacities for humor, empathy and aesthetic pleasure.' - People Magazine 'Reviews a vast body of scientific literature - full of examples both anecdotal and from refereed journals, and a copious bibliography.' - Booklist 'A joy to read - a carefully balanced book - which also includes some humorous, enlightening and intriguing animal tales.' - www.scienceagogo.com 'Superb - has set an agenda for future research. This book will change how we interact with other animal beings.' - Marc Bekoff in Trends in Evolution and Ecology 'His arguments may change your opinion of the next lobster that arrives steaming on your plate.' - Wired News 'Marvelous - as the first book in this field, scholarly or popular, we also have one that sets a high bar.' - Journal of Applied Animal Behavior Science 'Highly readable...I hope Pleasurable Kingdom encourages study of animal pleasure, because it worked for me.' - Nicola Robinson, www.smh.comTable of ContentsPART I: WHY ANIMAL PLEASURE Survival of the Happiest: The Adaptive Basis for Pleasure Forbidden Pleasures: Our Reluctance to Acknowledge Animal Pleasure Feeling Smart: The Intelligence of Pleasure PART II: WHAT ANIMAL PLEASURE Play: Fun for Its Own Sake Food: The Pleasures of Sustenance Sex: Procreation and Recreation Touch: Making Contact with Pleasure Love: The Ripening Warmth of Intimacy Other Pleasures: Esthetics, Humor and Beyond Fish and Thrips: At the Margins of Pleasure PART III: FROM ANIMAL PLEASURE Feeling Good, Doing Good: Implications of a Pleasurable Kingdom NOTES, REFERENCES, FURTHER READING
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Pan Macmillan Australia Bird Bonds
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The University of Chicago Press Foraging for Survival Yearling Baboons in Africa
Book SynopsisA study of research carried out on foraging behaviour among African baboons and its consequences for survival and reproduction. Detailed data is provided on the feeding habits of each baboon, with an analysis of its nutrient intake. These figures are then compared with those in optimum diets.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments 1: Introduction 2: Eclectic Omnivory 3: Methods 4: Dietary Diversity 5: Adequate and Optimal Diets 6: Real versus Ideal Diets 7: Individual Differences and Age Changes 8: From Food to Fitness 9: Why Be Choosy? 10: How to Be an Eclectic Omnivore App. 1: Primate Nutrient Requirements and Toxin Limits App. 2: Alternative Definitions of Feeding Bouts App. 3: Survival Analysis of Bout Lengths App. 4: Observational Censoring of Feeding Bouts App. 5: Composition of Foods App. 6: Maximizing Rates, Michael A. Altmann App. 7: Procedure for Maximizing Rates App. 8: Seasonal Adjustments App. 9: Estimation of Individual Milk Intakes App. 10: Calculating Intakes of Individuals at Specified Ages Tables Notes Literature Cited Index Abbreviations for the Fifty-two Core Foods
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The University of Chicago Press Foraging for Survival Yearling Baboons in Africa
Book SynopsisA study of research carried out on foraging behaviour among African baboons and its consequences for survival and reproduction. Detailed data is provided on the feeding habits of each baboon, with an analysis of its nutrient intake. These figures are then compared with those in optimum diets.
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The University of Chicago Press Baboon Mothers and Infants
Book SynopsisThis study of maternal primate relationships focuses on motherhood and infancy within a complex ecological and sociological context.
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The University of Chicago Press Mammalian Dispersal Patterns The Effects of
Book SynopsisMammalian Dispersal Patterns examines the ways that social structure affects population genetics and, in turn, rates of evolution, in mammalian groups. It brings together fieldwork in animal behavior and wildlife biology with theoretical work in demography and population genetics. The focus here is dispersalwhether, how, and when individuals leave the areas where they are born. Theoretical work in population genetics indicates that such social factors as skewed sex ratios, restrictive mating patterns, and delayed age of first reproduction will lower the reproductive variability of a population by reducing the number of genotypes passed from one generation to the next. Field studies have shown that many mammalian species do exhibit many such social characteristics. Among horses, elephant seals, and a number of primates, the majority of females are inseminated by only a fraction of the males. In pacts of wolves and mongooses, usually only the highest-ranking male and female breed in a gi
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The University of Chicago Press Elephant Don The Politics of a Pachyderm Posse
Book SynopsisMeet Greg. He's a stocky guy with an outsized swagger. He's been the intimidating, yet sociable don of his posse of friends - including Abe, Keith, Mike, Kevin, and Freddie Fredericks - but one arid summer the tide begins to shift, and the third-ranking Kevin starts to get ambitious, seeking a higher position within this social club.Trade Review"Elephant Don is truly a winner in many different ways. The best way to learn about the magnificent animals with whom we share Earth - or with whom we are supposed to peacefully coexist - is to meet them up close and personal, by name, by social relationships, and by their daily and sometimes hourly ups and downs. By reading the autobiographies detailing the roller coaster of emotions of a pachyderm posse we experience their own and other's life's challenges and we see them as the unique individuals they truly are. In this landmark book we also learn about the ups and downs of doing extremely difficult, highly rewarding, and incredibly important field research. There surely is no one better than O'Connell to tell the stories of the animals she knows so well, to see how what they actually do meshes with extant models and theories, and what it's really like to conduct this sort of research with a team of incredibly dedicated researchers, all of whom also are unique individuals. I will share this book widely. It is that good." - Marc Bekoff, author of Wild Justice: The Moral Lives of Animals "Elephant bulls - those magnificent creatures now in the eyesight of hunters and poachers - were always portrayed as loners. O'Connell has changed this by showing their intensely social nature. Not only do bulls frequently associate, they have subtle ways of communicating status and jockey for position. All of this is complicated by the 'musth' wild card characteristic of the species. A fascinating look into the politics of the largest land animal." -Frans de Waal, author of The Bonobo and the AtheistTable of ContentsKissing of the Ring Journey to Mushara The Head That Wears the Crown Introduction to the Boys' Club Dung Diaries Teenage Wasteland Coalitions and a Fall from Grace Male Bonding The Domino Effect Capo di Tutti Capi Of Musth and Other Demons The Emotional Elephant The Don Back in the Driver's Seat Closure Sniffing Out Your Relatives Where Are the Boys in Gray? A Case for Dishonest Signaling The Don under Fire Black Mamba in Camp Baying at a Testosterone-Filled Moon Relentless Wind A Deposed Don The Don Returns Scramble for Power The Royal Family Wee Hours The Politics of Family A New Beginning Acknowledgments Captions for Chapter-Opening Photos Index
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The University of Chicago Press Acoustic Communication in Insects and Anurans
Book SynopsisThis work addresses the question of frog, toad and insect calls and the idea of encoded messages. Under discussion are subjects such as how does acoustic communication affect and reflect behavioural and evolutionary factors such as sexual selection and predator avoidance?
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The University of Chicago Press Gorilla Society
Book SynopsisGorilla society is arranged according to the different and sometimes conflicting evolutionary goals of the sexes. This title introduces theories explaining primate societies; describes gorilla life history, ecology, and social systems; and explores both sexes' evolutionary strategies of survival and reproduction.
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The University of Chicago Press The BlackTailed Prairie Dog Social Life of a
Book SynopsisThe author draws on 16 years of research at Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota, in the USA, to provide this account of prairie dog social behaviour. Through comparisons with more than 300 other animal species, he offers new insights into basic theory in behavioural ecology and sociobiology.
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University of Chicago Press Tadpoles The Biology of Anuran Larvae
Book SynopsisThis reference provides summaries of tadpole morphology, development, behaviour, ecology and environmental physiology; explores the evolutionary consequences of the tadpole stage; synthesizes information on their biodiversity; and presents a terminology and literature review of tadpole biology.
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The University of Chicago Press Foraging
Book SynopsisForaging is fundamental to animal survival and reproduction, yet it is much more than a simple matter of finding food; it is a biological imperative. This title offers the mechanics of foraging, modern foraging theory, and foraging ecology.
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The University of Chicago Press How Primates Eat
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The University of Chicago Press Food Hoarding in Animals
Book SynopsisIn this first comprehensive synthesis of the literature on food hoarding in animals, Stephen B. Vander Wall discusses how animals store food, how they use food and how this use affects individual fitness, why and how food hoarding evolved, how cached food is lost, mechanisms for protecting and recovering cached food, physiological and behavioral factors that influence hoarding, and the impact that hoarding animals have on plant populations and plant dispersal. He then provides detailed coverage of hoarding behavior across taxamammals, birds, and arthropodsto address issues in evolution, ecology, and behavior. Drawings, photographs, and appendixes document complex and intrinsically interesting food-hoarding behaviors, and the bibliography of nearly 1,500 sources is itself an invaluable and unique reference.
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The University of Chicago Press Animal Personalities Behavior Physiology and
Book SynopsisA study of animal personality is one of the fastest-growing areas of research in behavioral and evolutionary biology. It provides an overview of the research on animal personality.
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Neuroethology of Predation and Escape
Book SynopsisThe forces of natural selection have been a primary driver in the evolution of adaptive animal behaviours. On the one hand animals must evade predation in order to survive and pass on their genes; on other hand, and for the same underlying reasons, animals must also be capable of successfully capturing prey.Table of ContentsGeneral Introduction xi What This Book Is About xiii How this book is organised xv Who this book is for xvi Acknowledgements xvi References xvii 1 Vision 2 1.1 The electromagnetic spectrum 3 1.2 Eyes: acuity and sensitivity 5 1.2.1 Foveae 6 1.3 Feature recognition and releasing behaviour 8 1.4 Prey capture in toads 9 1.4.1 Attack or avoid: ‘worms’ and ‘anti‐worms’ 9 1.4.2 Retinal processing 11 1.4.3 Feature detector neurons 12 1.4.4 Modulation and plasticity 14 1.4.5 Toad prey capture: the insects fight back 15 1.5 Beyond the visible spectrum 16 1.5.1 Pit organs 16 1.5.2 Thermotransduction 20 1.5.3 Brain processing and cross‐modal integration 21 1.5.4 Behaviour 22 1.5.5 Infrared defence signals 25 1.6 Aerial predators: dragonfly vision 27 1.6.1 Dragonfly eyes 27 1.6.2 Aerial pursuit 28 1.6.3 Predictive foveation 29 1.6.4 Reactive steering: STMDs and TSDNs 30 1.7 Summary 31 Abbreviations 32 References 32 2 Olfaction 36 2.1 Mechanisms of olfaction 38 2.1.1 Detection and specificity 38 2.1.2 Olfactory sub‐systems 40 2.1.3 Brain processing 41 2.2 Olfactory tracking and localisation 41 2.3 Pheromones and kairomones 45 2.3.1 Alarm pheromones 45 2.3.2 Predator odours 46 2.3.3 Dual purpose signals: the MUP family 47 2.3.4 Parasites: when kairomones go bad! 49 2.4 Summary 50 Abbreviations 51 References 51 3 Owl Hearing 54 3.1 Timing and intensity 56 3.2 Owl sound localisation mechanisms 58 3.3 Anatomy 60 3.4 Neural computation 61 3.4.1 The auditory map 62 3.4.2 Early stage processing 66 3.4.3 ITD processing 69 3.4.4 IID processing 76 3.5 Combining ITD and IID specificity in the inferior colliculus 77 3.6 Audio‐visual integration and experience‐dependent tuning of the auditory map 78 3.6.1 Audio‐visual discrepancy can re‐map the ICC‐ICX connections 80 3.6.2 Motor adaptation 82 3.6.3 Age and experience matter! 82 3.6.4 Cellular mechanisms of re‐mapping 82 3.7 Summary 83 Abbreviations 84 References 85 4 Mammalian Hearing 88 4.1 Spectral cues 90 4.1.1 Neural processing of spectral cues 90 4.2 Binaural processing 92 4.2.1 IID processing 93 4.2.2 ITD processing 94 4.2.3 Calyx of Held 99 4.3 Do mammals have a space map like owls? 100 4.4 Comparative studies in mammals 101 4.5 Summary 102 4.5.1 Caveats 102 Abbreviations 102 References 103 5 The Biosonar System of Bats 106 5.1 Bat echolocation 107 5.1.1 Why ultrasound? 108 5.1.2 Range limits 109 5.2 The sound production system 109 5.2.1 Types of sound: CF and FM pulses 110 5.2.2 Echolocation in predation: a three‐phase attack strategy 112 5.2.3 Duty cycle and pulse‐echo overlap 113 5.3 The sound reception system 114 5.3.1 Bats have big ears 114 5.3.2 Peripheral specialisations: automatic gain control and acoustic fovea 115 5.4 Eco‐physiology: different calls for different situations 116 5.4.1 Target discovery 117 5.4.2 Target range and texture 118 5.4.3 Target location 119 5.4.4 Target velocity: the Doppler shift 119 5.4.5 Target identity: flutter detection 121 5.4.6 Jamming avoidance response 123 5.4.7 Food competition and intentional jamming 123 5.5 Brain mechanisms of echo detection 124 5.5.1 The auditory cortex 125 5.5.2 Range and size analysis: the FM‐FM area 125 5.5.3 Velocity analysis: the CF‐CF area 128 5.5.4 Fine frequency analysis: the DSCF area 130 5.6 Evolutionary considerations 131 5.7 The insects fight back 132 5.7.1 Moth ears and evasive action 132 5.7.2 Bad taste 133 5.7.3 Shouting back 134 5.8 Final thoughts 135 5.9 Summary 136 Abbreviations 137 References 137 6 Electrolocation and Electric Organs 140 6.1 Passive electrolocation 142 6.1.1 Ampullary electroreceptors 142 6.1.2 Prey localisation 145 6.1.3 Mammalian electrolocation 146 6.2 Electric fish 148 6.3 Strongly electric fish 151 6.3.1 Freshwater fish: the electric eel 151 6.3.2 Marine fish: The electric ray 156 6.3.3 Avoiding self‐electrocution 158 6.4 Active electrolocation 158 6.4.1 Weakly electric fish 158 6.4.2 Tuberous electroreceptors 161 6.4.3 Brain maps for active electrolocation 163 6.4.4 Avoiding detection mostly 164 6.4.5 Frequency niches 166 6.4.6 The jamming avoidance response 167 6.5 Summary 174 Abbreviations 175 References 175 7 The Crayfish Escape Tail‐Flip 178 7.1 Invertebrate vs. vertebrate nervous systems 179 7.2 Tail‐flip form and function 180 7.3 Command neurons 182 7.4 Motor output 184 7.4.1 Directional control 184 7.4.2 Rectifying electrical synapses 186 7.4.3 Depolarising inhibition 188 7.4.4 FF drive and the segmental giant neuron 189 7.4.5 Limb activity during GF tail‐flips 189 7.4.6 Tail extension 190 7.4.7 Non‐giant tail‐flips 190 7.5 Activation of GF tail‐flips 191 7.5.1 Coincidence detection 193 7.5.2 Habituation and prevention of self‐stimulation 195 7.6 Modulation and neuroeconomics 196 7.6.1 Mechanisms of modulation 197 7.6.2 Serotonin modulation 198 7.7 Social status, serotonin and the crayfish tail‐flip 198 7.7.1 Social status effects on tail‐flip threshold 199 7.7.2 Serotonin effects on tail‐flip threshold depend on social status 200 7.8 Evolution and adaptations of the tail‐flip circuitry 202 7.8.1 Penaeus: a unique myelination mechanism gives ultra‐rapid conduction 205 7.9 Summary 208 Abbreviations 208 References 209 8 Fish Escape: the Mauthner System 212 8.1 Fish ears and the lateral line 214 8.1.1 Directional sensitivity 215 8.2 Mauthner cells 215 8.2.1 Biophysical properties 217 8.3 Sensory inputs to M‐cells 218 8.3.1 Feedforward inhibition and threshold setting 220 8.3.2 PHP neurons: electrical inhibition 220 8.4 Directional selectivity and the lateral line 222 8.4.1 Obstacle avoidance 223 8.5 M‐cell output 223 8.5.1 Feedback electrical inhibition: collateral PHP neurons 223 8.5.2 Spinal motor output 224 8.5.3 Spinal inhibitory interneurons: CoLos 224 8.6 The Mauthner system: command, control and flexibility 226 8.7 Stage 2 and beyond 230 8.8 Social status and escape threshold 230 8.9 Adaptations and modifications of the M‐circuit 233 8.10 Predators fight back: the amazing tentacled snake 235 8.11 Summary 239 Abbreviations 239 References 240 9 The Mammalian Startle Response 244 9.1 Pathologies 246 9.2 Neural circuitry of the mammalian startle response 248 9.3 Modulation of startle 250 9.4 Summary 250 Abbreviations 251 References 251 10 The Ballistic Attack of Archer Fish 254 10.1 The water pistol 255 10.2 Perceptual problems and solutions 257 10.3 Learning to shoot 260 10.4 Prey retrieval by archer fish 261 10.4.1 Computing the landing point 262 10.4.2 Orientation 263 10.4.3 Dash to the target 264 10.5 Summary 264 References 265 11 Catapults for Attack and Escape 266 11.1 The bow and arrow 268 11.2 Catapults require multi‐stage motor programmes 269 11.3 Grasshopper jumping 270 11.3.1 Biomechanics 270 11.3.2 The behaviour 270 11.3.3 The hind legs 271 11.3.4 The motor programme 273 11.3.5 Directional control 279 11.3.6 Evolution of the grasshopper strategy 279 11.4 Froghoppers: the champion insect jumpers 280 11.4.1 Ratchet locks 282 11.4.2 Synchronisation 282 11.5 Mantis shrimps 284 11.5.1 Mantis shrimp catapults 285 11.5.2 Cavitation bubbles 287 11.6 Snapping (pistol) shrimps 288 11.7 Multi‐function mouthparts: the trap‐jaw ant 291 11.8 Prey capture with prehensile tongues 293 11.8.1 The chameleon tongue: sliding springs and supercontracting muscles 293 11.8.2 Salamander tongue projection 297 11.9 Temperature independence of catapults 300 11.10 Summary 300 Abbreviations 301 References 301 12 Molluscan Defence and Escape Systems 304 12.1 Squid jet propulsion 306 12.1.1 Biomechanics 306 12.1.2 Neural circuitry 307 12.1.3 Jetting behaviour 311 12.2 Inking 312 12.2.1 Neuroecology of inking 314 12.2.2 Neural circuitry of inking 315 12.3 Cephalopod colour and shape control 316 12.3.1 Chromatophores 317 12.3.2 Iridophores 319 12.3.3 Leucophores 321 12.3.4 Photophores 321 12.3.5 Body shape and dermal papillae 322 12.4 Summary 323 Abbreviations 323 References 323 13 Neurotoxins for Attack and Defence 326 13.1 Cone snails 328 13.1.1 The biology of cone snail envenomation 329 13.1.2 Conopeptides 333 13.1.3 The billion dollar mollusc 340 13.1.4 ‘Rapid’ conch escape 341 13.2 The neuroethology of ‘zombie’ cockroaches 343 13.2.1 Sensory mechanisms of stinger precision 344 13.2.2 Transient paralysis 345 13.2.3 Intense grooming 346 13.2.4 Docile hypokinesia 346 13.3 Venom resistance 347 13.3.1 Targeting pain pathways 350 13.3.2 From pain to analgesia 350 13.4 Summary 352 Abbreviations 352 References 352 14 Concluding Thoughts 356 14.1 The need for speed 358 14.2 Safety in numbers 360 14.3 The unbalancing influences of humankind 361 References 363 Index 364
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Basic Animal Nutrition and Feeding
Book SynopsisProvides readers with the information on nutrient metabolism and the formulation of diets from an array of available feedstuffs. This work discusses animals role in ecological balance, environmental stability and sustainable agriculture and food production.Table of ContentsPreface v PART 1—INTRODUCTION TO ANIMAL NUTRITION 1. Concepts of Nutrition 1 2. Animal Nutrition: Its Role in Modern Agriculture and Society 5 3. Common Methods of Analysis for Nutrients and Feedstuffs 15 4. The Gastrointestinal Tract and Nutrition 25 5. Measurement of Feed and Nutrient Utilization 49 PART 2—NUTRIENT METABOLISM 6. Water 61 7. Carbohydrates 73 8. Lipids 91 9. Proteins and Amino Acids 113 10. Energy Metabolism 145 11. Macromineral Elements 163 12. Micro- (Trace) Mineral Elements 185 13. Mineral Toxicities and Organic Toxins in the Food Chain 217 14. Fat-Soluble Vitamins 229 15. Water-Soluble Vitamins 251 16. Regulation of Nutrient Partitioning (by Michael J. VandeHaar) 275 PART 3—APPLIED ANIMAL NUTRITION AND FEEDING 17. Factors Affecting Feed Consumption 291 18. Feeding Standards and Productivity 307 19. Feedstuffs 321 20. Feed Preparation and Processing 369 21. Diet Formulation 381 22. Beef Cattle by Calvin L. Ferrell 395 23. Dairy Cattle by Michael J. VandeHaar 413 24. Sheep and Goats 439 25. Swine 461 26. Poultry by Richard E. Austic 479 27. Horses by Harold F. Hintz 501 28. Dogs and Cats by Duane E. Ullrey 515 29. Fish by Duane E. Ullrey 531 30. Zoo Animals by Duane E. Ullrey 549
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LUP - University of Michigan Press Animal Acts
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Harvard University Press Millions of Monarchs Bunches of Beetles
Book SynopsisInsects may gather in modest groups, like the dozen sawfly larvae feeding on a pine needle, or they may form huge masses, like a swarm of migratory locusts or a cloud of mayflies. Why they assemble and what they get out of their associations are questions considered in this look at the group behavior and social lives of a wide array of bugs.Trade ReviewPerhaps the most striking feature of Waldbauer's delightful book is the enthusiasm with which it is written. A lifetime's involvement with what for many of us are mere pesky little critters has not dulled his pleasure in chronicling their variety or his amazement at their strangeness. He revels in the natural world. -- Derek Bickerton * New York Times Book Review *Although it was written by an entomologist...the book is not for the strictly scientifically oriented. Rather, this book reads like a compendium of insect stories, one interesting tale after another...A remarkable read. -- Marlene A. Condon * Daily Progress *Gilbert Waldbauer has addressed a broad audience to explain how and why insect aggregations occur, and to what extent these associations may involve crude co-operation and communication...Waldbauer cites a fascinating range of examples, some familiar and some not, [in] an immensely enjoyable book. A great richness of information is presented in a relaxed and accessible way without compromising the scientific complexity of some of the areas explored. Clearly intrigued by his subject and its ramifications, Waldbauer conveys his enthusiasm and love for natural history in its most catholic form with vivacity, flair and a broad brush. -- Gaden S. Robinson * Times Literary Supplement *Clear writing, a storyteller's grace and consummate mastery of his subject make entomologist Gilbert Waldbauer's Millions of Monarchs, Bunches of Beetles a fascinating incursion into the strange, fabulous and complex world of insects. As entertaining as he is informative, Waldbauer introduces us to groups of insects who use numbers to increase their chances for mating, surviving predators, overcoming prey or coping with weather...His enthusiasm for his subject is infectious, and he communicates far-reaching knowledge without resorting to jargon...[Millions of Monarchs, Bunches of Beetles] stimulates and satisfies the reader's sense of wonder. -- Lynn Harnett * Herald Sunday *Interesting facts and ideas are stacked one on top of another. This is not technical stuff: It's an entertaining, interesting book and an easy read that will be enjoyed by a wide audience. Getting food, avoiding predators, finding mates, and other matters essential to the survival of species are topics drawn out of this background of remarkable animal aggregations. A useful index and an extensive bibliography are helpful. * Science Books & Films *A delightful and informative romp with retired University of Illinois professor Gilbert Waldbauer through his favorite bug-hunting venues. Along the way, you will discover that Mr. Waldbauer has never outgrown his childlike enthusiasm for discovery--hence the title--nor his seriousness about good science--hence the publisher...Linking these two is the author's appreciation for enticing stories accumulated over a professional lifetime. He skillfully weaves eager curiosity, clear science and captivating tales to produce a compact book certain to please even the most casual observer of the world of these small creatures that creep, crawl, fly or burrow all around us. -- Fred Bortz * Dallas Morning News *Every chapter is so full of fascination, so well conveyed in clear, congenial, and precise prose, that many readers may want to audit professor Waldbauer's next course. -- Ray Olson * Booklist *The social structures formed by ants and bees are well documented. Waldbauer, however, concerns himself with the unsung insects whose simple group habits define less-organized societies. * Science News *Every chapter is so full of fascination, that many readers may want to audit professor Waldbauer's next course. The overall topic is occasionally social insects: how and why do they get together when they do? Their reasons include finding mates, species self-defense, subduing prey, going where the food is, and even controlling their own microclimates--that's why tent caterpillars make tents. Waldbauer unfolds all this buggy cooperation in absorbing accounts of particular species. -- Ray Olson * Booklist *In this, his third popularization of insect life, retired academic Waldbauer focuses on the group behavior of species less well described than ants or honeybees but no less interesting--ladybugs and locusts, mayflies and butterflies, wasps, termites, and others...Clearly a volume to satisfy idle curiosity, from a scholar and a gentleman ever ready to credit the work of colleagues, while at the same time suggesting any number of topics that future scholars might pursue to further our understanding of evolution and the survival of so many, many bugs. * Kirkus Reviews *Waldbauer's gentle but enthralling prose leads the reader to see beyond the shock of the heaving crawling mass, to glimpse beneath at the underlying biology of some of nature's most fascinating creatures. -- Richard Jones * BBC Wildlife *Gilbert Waldbauer writes to share his passion for insects. The insects of an unembellished prose style make his books accessible to the general naturalist and the specialist alike. -- W.R. Dolling * Entomologist's Monthly Magazine *
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Harvard University Press Chimpanzee and Red Colobus
Book SynopsisTaking us to Gombe National Park in Tanzania, a place made famous by Jane Goodall's studies, the book offers a close look at how predation by wild chimpanzeesobservable in the park as nowhere elsehas influenced the behavior, ecology, and demography of a population of red colobus monkeys.Trade ReviewExcellent. An important study of the relationship between chimpanzees and their prey. -- Jane GoodallA detailed, but entertaining analysis of the evolutionary whys, behavioural ecology wherefores and natural history hows of a fascinating predator-prey system. Suitable for undergraduates and above, the wealth of detail makes it hard to believe that, until two decades ago, chimps were thought of as entirely peaceful vegetarians. Just read Craig Stanford's Chimpanzee and Red Colobus to discover how wrong we all were. * New Scientist *This is a thorough and comprehensive analysis of the predator-prey relationship between chimpanzees and red colobus monkeys in Gombe National Park, Tanzania. While researchers generally focus on predation from the point of view of the hunter, Craig Stanford is unique on addressing predation from the point of view of both predator and prey...This is an excellent reference manual on chimpanzees as hunters and their impact on the behaviour, ecology and demography of their prey. It is clearly written and well organised, and the latest chapter provides a concise and comprehensive summary-conclusion. Figures and tables are easy to follow and, together with the text, reveal the meticulous detail in which the author addressed the questions of interest. This is an important contribution to primatology. -- Jennifer Scott * Biologist *[Chimpanzee and Red Colobus is a ] study of how the predation of wild chimps influences and shapes the behaviour and ecology of a group of red colobus monkeys, offering clues as to how early humans may have lived. * BBC Wildlife *Table of ContentsPrimates as predators and as prey; an African forest; the hunters; chimpanzees as predators; red colobus monkeys as prey; before the attack; confrontation; the impact of predation; why do chimpanzees hunt?; predation and primate social systems; conclusion; appendices - additional data on predator-prey ecology.
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Harvard University Press More than Kin and Less than Kind
Book SynopsisSibling rivalry and intergenerational conflict are not limited to humans. Among seals and piglets, storks and burying beetles, in bird nests and beehives, family conflicts can be deadly serious, determining who will survive and who will perish. Mock tells us what scientists have learned about this disturbing side of family dynamics in the nature.Trade ReviewSiblings and parents do some very strange and dramatic things to one another. In this fine book about a fascinating subject, Doug Mock, one of the top researchers in this field, explains why. These widespread features of the animal kingdom originally puzzled biologists but no longer for reasons that Mock makes clear. -- John Alcock, Arizona State UniversityThe world of animal behavior is full of many fascinating and varied phenomena. Few are more difficult to reconcile than outright cruelty among relatives. More than Kin and Less than Kind shows us how to understand the forces that can at once break up and help to stabilize family groups. It is must reading for all students of behavior. I couldn’t put it down. -- Marc Bekoff, University of Colorado, author of Minding Animals and, with Jane Goodall, The Ten TrustsThose fond of intoning piously that a biological universal is support and loyalty to one’s family members may want to rethink their position. Doug Mock has many grim tales to tell about family dynamics in species that make the Simpsons look like the Brady Bunch. But the book is much more than the natural history of family dysfunction; it is a model of how behavioral ecology can and should be done. This is a gripping read. Just don’t take the book to family reunions. -- Marlene Zuk, University of California, Riverside, author of Sexual Selections: What We Can and Can’t Learn about Sex from AnimalsMock has a lively and engaging style, and the skill to explain complex ideas from kin selection and related fields intelligibly without being patronizing...Mock has done a superb job in bringing a large area of contemporary behavioural ecology to both a biological and a general audience...It deserves to be read by everyone interested in the evolution of family life. -- Charles Godfray * Nature *As Mock shows, storks, pigs, seals, and other creatures give people a run for their money when it comes to competition. Within families at least, people are usually less aggressive and perhaps more shrewd than animals in getting what they want, but all the species Mock examines are competitive when it comes to fulfilling needs and desires...Mock considers...aspects of the family dynamic through a wealth of scientific studies and anecdotal evidence as he redefines the evolutionary limits of selfishness among species. * Science News *Through the use of splendid examples, from rosewood pollen to penguins to premedical students, this well-written and entertaining book provides an excellent introduction to the evolution of family conflict...[Mock] details the theory and natural history of sibling rivalry across a broad sweep of animals and plants to illustrate ways in which the simple mathematical relationship called Hamilton's rule links the benefits and costs of seemingly altruistic or selfish behavior to the degree of relatedness between individuals. Countless examples display what scientists have learned about family strife in the natural world by documenting how the powerful forces of cooperation and competition shape all interactions in the family arena, and can turn close kin into deadly rivals. -- K. A. Campbell * Choice *Douglas Mock's engaging volume assimilates the vast literature on altruism but concentrates on the more traditional analysis of conflict...Mock's monograph demonstrates triumphantly that field studies are still a vibrant part of evolutionary biology. He is equally entertaining about his own field studies and those of others engaged in testing in the field the models of theoretical evolutionary biology...Mock's is one of those soughtafter books in science, a work of popularisation and a thoughtful synthesis of an important discipline. -- W. F. Bynum * Times Higher Education Supplement *Table of ContentsPrologue 1. In a Family Way 2. The Problem with Sex 3. Nursery Life with Attitude 4. The Trouble with Parents 5. Raising Cain 6. Killing Me Softly 7. Parenting in an Uncertain World 8. The Ultimate Food-Fight 9. Gambling with Children 10. Beggars, Cheats, and Bad Fruit 11. Silly Squabbles and Serious Sabotage 12. Parent-Offspring Conflict Revisited 13. Till Death Do Us Part 14. Upgrading the Kids 15. Together Again Epilogue Notes Works Cited Acknowledgments Index
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CABI Publishing Development of Brain and Behaviour in the Chicken
Book SynopsisAs a model organism, the chick has provided valuable insights into broad issues of development in higher animals. The complex interactions between genetic, hormonal and environmental factors which occur in the developing chick provide a potent argument against unitary causal explanations for differences in behaviour. Study of the behaviour of the chick is also relevant to poultry science and the welfare of domesticated birds. This book reviews research on the development of brain and behaviour in the chick and juxtaposes this with similar work on other avian and, to a lesser extent, mammalian species. It begins by outlining the developmental stages of the chick embryo, including the effects of environmental stimulation. Behaviour and the neurochemistry of development and memory formation in the posthatching period are then discussed. The transitions that occur during the first two to three weeks of posthatching life are described, particularly in terms of changing hemispheric dominanceTable of Contents1: Development of brain and behaviour before hatching 2: Development of the central nervous system and activity patterns 3: Hatching 4: Development of the sensory systems 5: Environmental influences on development of the embryo 6: Tactile and vestibular stimulation 7: Auditory stimulation 8: Visual stimulation 9: Other factors that may influence development of the embryo 10: Intersensory stimulation during development 11: Early learning after hatching 12: Filial imprinting 13: Sexual imprinting 14: Fear behaviour 15: Alarm calling 16: Learning to feed 17: Social hierarchies in young chicks 18: Sleep 19: Cycles of Behaviour 20: Brain development after hatching 21: Asymmetrical development of the forebrain hemispheres 22: Cellular and molecular correlates of memory formation 23: Development of the commissures and decussations 24: Maturation of synapses 25: Behavioural transitions in early posthatching life 26: Transitions in general behaviour 27: Transitions in fear behaviour 28: Transitions in behaviours related to feeding 29: Transitions in eye and ear use 30: Summary of the rapid transition phases of development 31: Transitions into adult behaviour 32: Comparison with development in other species 33: Comparison to other avian species 34: Comparison to mammalian species 35: Can a brain be domesticated? 36: Cognitive abilities of birds 37: Issues of animal welfare
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CABI Publishing Behaviour of Cattle
Book SynopsisIn recent years there has been an increasing interest in the topic of farm animal behaviour. This is partly an academic interest on the part of behavioural and animal scientists, but also stems from the more applied aspects of the subject as it relates to animal welfare. It is also now better appreciated that behaviour and welfare of animals have a significant impact on health and production. This book provides a thorough review of our knowledge of cattle behaviour and how this can contribute to improve the care, management and well-being of cattle. Examples are drawn from around the world, and while there is some emphasis on dairy cattle, mention is made of beef, dual-purpose or draught cattle where appropriate. All of the key topics such as social, reproductive and feeding behaviour are covered with thorough reviews of the research literature. The book represents a valuable work for advanced students and research workers in animal, dairy and veterinary sciences, as well as zoologistsTable of Contents1: Origin, evolutionary history and domestication of cattle 2: Maintenance behaviour 3: Social behaviour 4: Reproductive behaviour 5: Feeding behaviour 6: Maternal and calf behaviour and management 7: Behavioural responses to management systems 8: Human-cattle interactions 9: Training of cattle 10: Behavioural problems and solutions
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CABI Publishing Social Behaviour in Farm Animals
Book SynopsisAn understanding of social behaviour is increasingly necessary in farm animal husbandry as more animals are housed in groups rather than in individual stalls or pens. There may be economic or welfare reasons for such housing. This book is the first to specifically address this important subject. The chapters fall into three broad subject areas: concepts in social behaviour; species specific chapters; current issues. Authors include leading experts from Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand.- Animal welfare/behaviour issues are becoming increasingly important- Combines theoretical and practical details about the social behaviour of our most common farm species- Written by leading experts from around the worldTable of Contents1: Introduction Part I: Concepts in social behaviour 2: Living in groups: An evolutionary perspective, M Mendl and S Held, Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, University of Bristol 3: Group life, C Lindberg, Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, University of Bristol 4: Parent behaviour, P Jensen, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences 5: The evolution and domestication of social behaviour, W R Stricklin, Department of Animal & Avian Sciences, University of Maryland Part II: The social behaviour of domestic species 6: The social behaviour of cattle, M F Bouissou, INRA, Nouzilly, France, et al 7: The social behaviour of pigs, H W Gonyou, Prairie Swine Centre, Saskatchewan, Canada 8: Social behaviour of domestic birds, J Mench, Department of Animal Science, University of California and L Keeling 9: The social behaviour of sheep, A Fisher and L Matthews, AgResearch, Ruakura Agricultural Research Centre, Hamilton, New Zealand 10: The social behaviour of horses, N Waran, Institute of Ecology & Resource Management, University of Edinburgh 11: Social behaviour of fish, E Brännäs, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Umea Part III: Contemporary topics in social behaviour 12: Breaking social bonds, R Newberry Washington State University and J Swanson, Kansas State University, USA 13: Individual differences and personality, H Erhard, Macaulay Land Use Research Institute, Aberdeen and W Schouten, Wageningen University, The Netherlands 14: People as social actors in the world of farm animals, J Rushen, Agricultural & Agri-Food Canada, Lennoxville, Canada, et al 15: Social cognition of farm animals, S Millman, Humane Society of the US, Washington DC and I Duncan, Department of Animal & Poultry Science, University of Guelph, Canada
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CABI Publishing Encyclopedia of Applied Animal Behaviour and
Book SynopsisWelfare research has established a range of scientific indicators of stress, welfare and suffering in animals that can be applied to all aspects of improving their welfare through good housing and management, and the topic continues to grow in importance among both professionals and the public.The practical focus of this authoritative, comprehensive encyclopedia aims to promote the understanding and improvement of animals' behaviour without compromising welfare. Under the editorial direction of Professor Daniel Mills, the UK's first specialist in veterinary behavioural medicine, over 180 international experts have contributed a wealth of fully cross-referenced entries from concise definitions to detailed short essays on biological, practical, clinical and ethical aspects of behaviour and welfare in domestic, exotic, companion and zoo animals.Table of Contents1: Abandoned Animals 2: Breeding 3: Central Nervous System 4: Confinement 5: Dominance 6: Environment 7: Feeding 8: Grazing Behaviour 9: Hierarchy 10: Immune Systems 11: Laying Hen Housing 12: Maternal Behaviour 13: Nursing 14: Operant Tests 15: Parental Behaviour 16: Rearing Environment 17: Sexual Behaviour 18: Slaughter 19: Transport 20: Ultrasound 21: Vision 22: Wildlife Management 23: Zoo
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John Wiley and Sons Ltd Dynamics of Large Herbivore Populations in
Book SynopsisThis book aims to reconcile theoretical models of population dynamics with what is currently known about the population dynamics of large mammalian herbivores. It arose from a working group established at the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis at the University of California, Santa Barbara, to address the need for models that better accommodate environmental variability, especially for herbivores dependent on changing vegetation resources. The initial chapter reviews findings from definitive long-term studies of certain other ungulate populations, many based on individually identifiable animals. Other chapters cover climatic influences, emphasising temperate versus tropical contrasts, and demographic processes underlying population dynamics, more generally. There are new assessments of irruptive population dynamics, and of the consequences of landscape heterogeneity for herbivore populations. An initial review of candidate population models is followed up by a final Trade Review"It is well written and provides extensively researched examples. Surprisingly, it is a relatively short book of only 201 pages." (African Journal of Range & Forage Science, 2011) Table of ContentsContributors Preface 1 Definitive case studies Norman Owen-Smith and Jason P. Marshal 1.1 Red deer on Rum 1.2 Soay sheep on Hirta 1.3 Roe deer in France 1.4 Bighorn sheep in Alberta 1.5 Kudu in Kruger 1.6 Wildebeest in Serengeti 1.7 Moose on Isle Royale 1.8 Elk in North Yellowstone 1.9 Overview Acknowledgments References 2 The suite of population models Norman Owen-Smith 2.1 Models of density dependence 2.2 Autoregressive time-series models 2.3 Age- or stage-structured models 2.4 Trophic interaction models 2.5 Physiological or metaphysiological models 2.6 Models accommodating spatial structure 2.7 Individual-based models 2.8 Overview Acknowledgments References 3 Climatic influences: temperate–tropical contrasts Norman Owen-Smith 3.1 Temperate environments 3.2 Tropical and subtropical environments 3.3 Effects of predation and hunting 3.4 Overall assessment Acknowledgments References 4 Demographic processes: lessons from long-term, individual-based studies Jean-Michel Gaillard, Tim Coulson and Marco Festa-Bianchet 4.1 Life history of large herbivores: a brief review 4.2 Differential contributions of demographic parameters to population growth 4.3 Climatic variation, density-dependence,andindividual variability 4.4 Conclusions:howcanfutureanalysesof largeherbivoredemography deal with complex demographic processes? Acknowledgments References 5 Irruptive dynamics and vegetation interactions John E. Gross, Iain J. Gordon and Norman Owen-Smith 5.1 Models of herbivore–vegetation interactions 5.2 Examples of irruptive dynamics 5.3 Effects of irruptions on vegetation 5.4 Changing perspectives 5.5 Synthesis 5.6 Implications for conservation and management Acknowledgments References 6 How does landscape heterogeneity shape dynamics of large herbivore populations? N. Thompson Hobbs and Iain J. Gordon 6.1 What is spatial heterogeneity? 6.2 How does spatial heterogeneity influence ungulate population dynamics? 6.3 Mechanisms explaining the influence of spatial heterogeneity on population dynamics 6.4 Influences from high-quality resources 6.5 Influences from buffer resources 6.6 Global change and access to heterogeneity by large herbivores 6.7 Conclusions: the importance of spatial context for population dynamics Acknowledgments References 7 Towards an ecology of population dynamics Norman Owen-Smith 7.1 Phenomenological descriptors 7.2 Time series elaborations 7.3 Environmental structure 7.4 Population structure 7.5 Adaptive responses and environmental contexts 7.6 Summary and conclusions Acknowledgments References Index
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