The VIIIth edition of Animal Behaviour is the outcome of unquestionable reliability and acceptability of previous editions by the students and teachers throughout the country. The present edition has been extensively revised to incorporate new discoveries in the field of behaviour and the constantly growing body of knowledge. It is remarkable to authors that new paradigms continue to be established in the field and unifying principles continue to emerge from analysis of complex systems. The authors have completely reviewed the book and updated chapters, and many unnecessary information have been cleared up where found necessary for increasing clarity, accuracy and completeness. This book is an attempt to capture the spirit of a dynamic, expanding and exciting discipline. This book provides a balanced and integrated introductory treatment of the entire field of animal behaviour. It is intended for both biology and psychology students enrolled in their first course in animal behaviour, and recognises the diversity of their backgrounds in the natural sciences and psychology.
Contents –
1. Introduction
2. Selection of Habitat
3. Patterns of Behaviour
4. Territoriality, Aggression and Conflict Behaviour
5. Defensive Behaviour
6. Fighting Behaviour
7. Feeding and Antipredator Behaviour
8. Learning
9. Motivation
10. Biological Communication
11. Social Behaviour
12. Evolution of Behaviour
13. Orientation
14. Biological Clock
15. Hormones and Behaviour
16. Sexual Behaviour
17. Neural Communication
18. Pheromones
19. Human Behaviour
20. Sexual Variations in Human Beings
21. Behavioural Genetics
22. Behaviour of Embryos
23. Parental Care Behaviour
Glossary
Index
