Principles of Animal Behaviour
Aspects of Behavioural Biology and Evolution
1st Edition
Published on 2. September 2025
Book
Hardback
184 pages
978-1-032-73125-4 (ISBN)
Description
This textbook for advanced graduate and postgraduate veterinary students introduces animal behaviour, offering insights into its origins, cognitive aspects, communication, environmental influences, biological mechanisms, complex behaviours, adaptive strategies, and practical applications. The initial chapters present fundamental principles underpinning animal behavior, elucidating the roles of evolution, genetics, and ecology. Subsequent chapters introduce the role of natural selection, habitat selection, foraging strategies, and pheromones, alongside exploring conflicts, predator-prey dynamics, and the impact of domestication on behaviour. It unravels the mysteries of animal defences, altruism, social dominance, territoriality, and the finely tuned art of food and habitat selection. Additionally, it covers the biological mechanisms governing behaviour, unearthing the roles played by neuroendocrinology, biological clocks, and genetics. Towards the end, the textbook examines the practical relevance of behavioural insights in veterinary science.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Academic, Postgraduate, and Undergraduate Advanced
Illustrations
2 s/w Tabellen, 69 farbige Abbildungen, 28 Farbfotos bzw. farbige Rasterbilder, 41 farbige Zeichnungen
2 Tables, black and white; 41 Line drawings, color; 28 Halftones, color; 69 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 287 mm
Width: 217 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
766 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-73125-4 (9781032731254)
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Person
Dr. Tanmoy Rana is an accomplished veterinary professional and academician currently serving as Assistant Professor at the esteemed West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences (WBUAFS) in Kolkata, India. Previously, he has obtained his Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BV.Sc & A.H.) and a Master's degree (M.V.Sc.) in Veterinary Clinical Sciences from WBUAFS. He has pursued a Ph.D. from the University of Calcutta, focusing on veterinary clinical studies. Before joining academia, Dr. Rana contributed to the welfare of animals and communities as a dedicated Veterinary Officer in the ARD department of the Government of West Bengal, India. In addition to his research endeavours, Dr. Rana shares his knowledge through teaching. He has conducted numerous lectures on arsenicosis at the Indian Veterinary Research Institute's Eastern Regional Station, making a significant impact on future veterinarians. His dedication to science and academia has earned him numerous awards, including merit fellowships for academic excellence and national scholarships during his higher secondary and secondary education. He has published several research articles in journal of high repute and has contributed several chapters and edited numerous books. He is editorial board member of several international journals and organized international and national conferences.
Content
Chapter 1 Introduction. Chapter 2 Evolution in Behavior. Chapter 3 Ecology and Behaviour. Chapter 4 Innate Behaviour. Chapter 5 Animal Memory. Chapter 6 Bahavioural Pattern. Chapter 7 Natural Selection and Behavior. Chapter 8 General Habitat and Food Selection. Chapter 9 Pheromons. Chapter 10 Conflict and Aggression. Chapter 11 Predator Detection, and Antipredator Defences. Chapter 12 Animal Behavior in Domestication. Chapter 13 Cooperation, and Kinship. Chapter 14 Homeostasis, and Time management. Chapter 15 Neuro-endocrinology in Animal Behavior. Chapter 16 Biological Clock. Chapter 17 Mimicry. Chapter 18 Behavioral Genetics.