Paperback. In order to understand and manage animals in their natural or captive environments we must first understand why animals do what they do and recognize limitations in their ability to adapt to different environments. Drawing on the authors considerable experience in both teaching and research, this introductory-level textbook describes the basic principles underlying animal behavior and how those concepts can be used in managing the care of domestic and captive wild animals, covering four key themes: development of behavior, biological rhythms, social behavior and behavioral aspects of animal management. Extensively illustrated with many practical examples and over 150 photos and figures. Drawing on the author's considerable experience in both teaching and research, this textbook describes the basic principles underlying animal behavior and how those concepts can be used in managing the care of animals, covering four key themes: development of behavior, biological rhythms, social behavior and behavioral aspects of animal management. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Title: Principles and Applications of Domestic Animal Behavior (Paperback)
Publisher: CABI Publishing, Wallingford
Publication Date: 2008
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1845933982
ISBN 13: 9781845933982
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new

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In order to understand and manage animals in their natural or captive environments we must first understand why animals do what they do and recognize limitations in their ability to adapt to different environments. Drawing on the author’s considerable experience in both teaching and research, this introductory-level textbook describes the basic principles underlying animal behavior and how those concepts can be used in managing the care of domestic and captive wild animals, covering four key themes: development of behavior, biological rhythms, social behavior and behavioral aspects of animal management. Extensively illustrated with many practical examples and over 150 photos and figures.

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Dr. Edward O. Price is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Animal Science at the University of California, Davis.

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