Ethology of Domestic Animals: An Introductory Text

Completely updated, revised, and redesigned in color throughout, this classic text continues to provide a concise introduction to the important fundamentals of animal behavior from genetics, physiology, motivation, learning, and cognition to social and reproductive behavior, abnormal behavior, and human-animal interactions.

This new edition includes:
- Concise, comprehensive coverage of all the fundamentals of animal behavior in companion, farm, and laboratory animals
- The latest evidence-based information on animal behavior and welfare from expert authors and key opinion leaders from around the world
- A revised layout and design with easy to find key information at a glance, making it an ideal rapid revision tool
- New chapters on fur animals with the inclusion of more species and expanded sections on canine behavior

This text remains a highly respected, essential resource for both students and lecturers in animal and veterinary science, animal welfare, zoology and psychology.