Description
Book Synopsis* Coverage ranges from the genetic and neurobiological control of behavior to the learning, development, and function of behavior in an evolutionary context. * Includes examples from both marine and terrestrial environments around the world. * Social behavior is covered throughout the text.
Trade Review"A highly readable, well-designed, concise account of animal behaviour."
Tim Birkhead, Sheffield University, UK "Scott presents a fascinating subject in an arresting manner, condensing his material but not sacrificing detail." Times Higher Education Supplement, December 2005
Table of ContentsPreface.
1. Introduction.
2. Controlling Behavior: The Role Of The Nervous System.
3. The Motivation And Organization Of Behavior.
4. The Development Of Behavior.
5. Communication.
6. Foraging Behavior: Finding, Choosing, And Processing Food.
7. Avoiding Predation: Staying Alive Against The Odds.
8. Reproductive Behavior: Passing On Your Genes
