An Introduction to Animal Behaviour, 6th Edition

This editon provides an introduction to the fundamentals of animal behaviour. Tinbergen's four questions of causation, evolution, development and function form the fundamental framework of the text, illustrated with fascinating examples of complex behavioural mechanisms. The authors provide account of all levels of behaviour from the nerve cell to that of the population. The book includes clear explanations and concise, readable text. Table of Contents: Introduction; The development of behaviour; Stimuli and communication; Decision-making and motivation; Learning and memory; Evolution; Social organisation; Index.

6th Edition. 467 pages. Full colour. 71 Black and White illustrations. 135 colour illustrations. Revised and updated. Available as a Paperback, Hardback and eBook. May be purchased here. 

ISBN: Paperback: 978-0-5211-6514-3; Hardback: 978-1-1070-0016-2; eBook: 978-1-1393-3487-7

Paperback: £41.99; US$89.99; Hardback: £ 87.99, eBook: US$48.00 (Adobe eBook Reader)