Essays in Animal Behaviour: Celebrating 50 Years of Animal Behaviour

Essays in Animal Behaviour

 Essays in Animal Behaviour: Celebrating 50 Years of Animal Behaviour, edited by Jeffrey R. Lucas and Leigh W. Simmons, brings together insights from leading experts to explore the history, development, and future of animal behaviour research. The book examines key areas of behavioural science, including evolutionary adaptations, behavioural mechanisms, animal development, and welfare. Through expert contributions and scientific perspectives, it offers a deeper understanding of how animal behaviour research has evolved and continues to advance.

Key Features:

• Animal Behaviour Research: Explores major developments and discoveries in the study of animal behaviour.
• Expert Contributions: Features essays written by prominent researchers and leading behaviourists.
• Historical Perspectives: Examines the history and evolution of behavioural science over five decades.
• Behavioural Mechanisms: Discusses the biological processes and mechanisms influencing animal behaviour.
• Development and Adaptation: Explores how animal behaviour develops and adapts to environmental conditions.
• Animal Welfare: Highlights important perspectives on animal welfare and behavioural research.
• Future Research: Examines emerging directions and opportunities in animal behaviour studies.
• Visual Content: Includes more than 30 full-colour illustrations.
• Ideal for Students and Researchers: Suitable for zoologists, animal behaviourists, academics, and students of biological sciences.