Animal Behavior


A guide to the hows and whys of animals interacting with each other and with the world around them.

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This textbook explores the mechanisms and evolution of animal behavior, including neural, hormonal, and genetic substrates of behavior; foraging; anti-predator defenses; mating systems and sexual selection; social behavior; communication; parental care; kin selection and recognition; and territoriality. Associated laboratory exercises will provide hands-on experience for many of these concepts.

Contents

  • Communication Systems
  • Spatial Distributions
  • Mating Systems
  • other