Beastly Behaviors: A Zoo Lover's Companion : What Makes Whales Whistle, Cranes Dance, Pandas Turn Somersaults, and Crocodiles Roar : A Watcher's Gui - Softcover

Benyus, Janine M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0201624826 ISBN 13: 9780201624823

Publisher: Addison-Wesley, 1993

Synopsis

Describes courtship displays, parenting, and social interaction

About this title

From Library Journal:

This is one of the best books published on animal behavior for the general reader. The author, a zookeeper herself, brings a positive, upbeat attitude to the topic of zoos, their future, and the animal collections they maintain. Benyus's unique format provides a logical approach to the subject of animal behavior that the reader can apply to observations in zoos or in the wild. Following a discussion of the role of zoos and an overview of the general principles of animal behavior, Benyus devotes the major portion of her book to covering 20 species, most of whom would commonly be found in a mid- to large-sized zoo. For each species, Benyus describes basic behaviors, illustrated with black-and-white drawings, and provides a checklist chart of behaviors that could be observed and recorded while watching an animal exhibit. This book is highly recommended for its ability to convey concise yet readable information for the reader.
- Edell Marie Peters, Brookfield P.L., Wis.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: Addison-Wesley
• Publication date: 1993
• ISBN 10: 0201624826
• ISBN 13: 9780201624823
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 366
• Illustrator: Barberis Juan Carlos