Wildlife Behavior and Conservation

by Richard H. Yahner

Overview

Begins with in-depth coverage of wildlife behavior concepts as they relate to conservation problems. Topics will focus principally on discussion, critique, and development of behavioral concepts, with particular attention given to published studies on various topics in wildlife behavioral concepts as related to conservation and natural history. He will include an extensive list of references.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781489989666
Publisher:	Springer New York
Publication date:	03/03/2014
Edition description:	2012
Pages:	174
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.25(h) x 0.02(d)

Table of Contents

1. Comparative Psychology vs. Ethology.- 2.Genetics and Other Mechanisms Affecting Behavior.- 3. Mate-acquisition.- 4. Mating Systems and Parental Care.- 5. Dispersal and Corridors.- 6. Food-acquisition Systems.- 7. Additional Adaptations Against Predation.- 8. Habitat Selection.- 9. Home Range and Homing.- 10. Spacing Mechanisms.- 11. Dominance Hierarchies.-12. Communication.- 13. Olfactory Communication.- 14. Auditory Communication.-15. Ultrasounds and Other Types of Communication.- 16. Winter Strategies.- 17. Migration, Orientation, and Navigation.- 18. Competition.

Editorial Reviews

From the reviews:

“Yahner (Penn State) covers the field of wildlife behavior and conservation in 18 short chapters. He begins with a chapter that defines his topic and compares ethology and comparative psychology approaches. … an ideal resource for an upper-level or graduate seminar. It would also be a quick read for anyone interested in animal behavior. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates, graduate students, and general readers.” (L. T. Spencer, Choice, Vol. 49 (11), July, 2012)

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