In this first book to study apes and dolphins side by side, a dolphin biologist and a primatologist who have spent their careers studying these animals in the wild, combine their insights with compelling results. Beautiful Minds explains how and why apes and dolphins are so dist…
In the second edition of fascinating book an international team of experts have been brought together to explore all major areas of fish learning, including: Foraging skills, Predator recognition, Social organisation and learning, Welfare and pain. Three new chapters covering fi…
While we joke that men are from Mars and women are from Venus, our gender differences can't compare to those of other animals. For instance, the male garden spider spontaneously dies after mating with a female more than fifty times his size. Female cichlids must guard their eg…
Now available in paperback, the first comprehensive reference on Great White sharks separates fact from fiction and presents real evidence of the ecology and behavior of these remarkable animals. The volume begins with the evolution of the white shark and its relatives and conti…
Now available in paperback, the first comprehensive reference on Great White sharks separates fact from fiction and presents real evidence of the ecology and behavior of these remarkable animals. The volume begins with the evolution of the white shark and its relatives and conti…
This book examines behavioral adaptations of tropical birds in timing of breeding, life history traits, mating systems and parental care, territoriality, communication, and biotic interactions, and emphasizes the many gaps in our knowledge of tropical birds. We urge students and…
This book covers the biology and ecology of the different sea basses and the latest findings in molecular biology, physiology, and behaviour of this species. Ranging from larval development to nutrition to pathology and immune system, the chapters cover a broad spectrum. The fin…
In 2009, the author was asked to write on animal emotions for Psychology Today. Some 500 popular, jargon-free essays later, the field of anthrozoology — the study of human-animal relationships — has grown exponentially, as have scientific data showing how smart and emotional non…
More than ninety percent of dog owners consider their pets to be members of their family. But often, despite our best intentions, we are letting our dogs down by not giving them the guidance and direction they need. Unwanted behavior is the number-one reason dogs are relinquishe…
Animal Physiotherapy is a reference guide for physiotherapists looking to apply the proven benefits of physiotherapy to the treatment of companion and performance animals. Animal Physiotherapy is a growing profession of physiotherapists who have broadened their expertise from th…
Domestic Animal Behavior, Fifth Edition is a fully updated revision of this classic text, with chapters examining key behavior issues ranging from communication to social structure. Coverage encompasses a wide variety of domestic animals including cats, dogs, horses, pigs, sheep…
First Published in 1986.
by Caughley, Graeme, Shepherd, Neil, Short, Jeff, CSIRO (Australia)., Division of Wildlife and Rangelands Research, New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service
fromCambridge Studies in Applied Ecology and Resource Management
The polar bear, king of the Arctic, is one of the world's most recognizable animals. Images of the majestic beasts roaming across the ice cap, plunging into frigid waters, and playing with furry cubs have come to symbolize the beauty and grandeur of the Arctic. The author and th…
Proceedings of the 47th congress of the International Society for Applied Ethology. The theme is Applied Ethology: understanding behaviour to improve livelihood.
