Principles of Animal Behavior, 5th Edition

Animal Behavior Principles

A leading textbook on animal behavior that integrates evolutionary biology, behavioral ecology, learning, communication, social behavior, and cultural transmission. Updated with the latest scientific discoveries, the book explains both the proximate and ultimate causes of animal behavior while emphasizing the role of natural selection in shaping behavioral adaptations across animal species.

Key Features

• Comprehensive introduction to animal behavior science
• Explains proximate and ultimate causes of behavior
• Strong focus on evolution and natural selection
• Covers learning, cognition, and cultural transmission
• Discusses communication, mating systems, and social behavior
• Includes new content on anthropogenic impacts on behavior
• Explores social network analysis in animal populations
• Features current research and real-world case studies
• Suitable for undergraduate and graduate students
• Widely used textbook in animal behavior and zoology courses