Behavioral Biology of Laboratory Animals

Laboratory Animal Behavior

A comprehensive reference on the behavioral biology of animals commonly kept in laboratory and captive settings. It explains natural behaviors, species-specific needs, environmental influences, and practical approaches to improve animal care, welfare, and well-being. The book covers multiple laboratory species and includes ethograms for observing and quantifying behavior.

Key Features

• Covers behavioral biology of laboratory animals
• Explains natural behaviors in the wild
• Addresses behavior in captive environments
• Includes species-specific behavioral information
• Covers mice, zebrafish, and zebra finches
• Discusses reptiles and macaques
• Provides guidance for improving animal care
• Supports better welfare and well-being
• Includes practical recommendations for researchers
• Contains 25 species-focused chapters
• Organized into three main sections
• Includes introductory behavioral principles
• Provides centralized ethograms
• Useful for laboratory animal care programs
• Also relevant to zoos, aquaria, and sanctuaries