Table of Contents

Preface.

1. Introduction.

2. Controlling Behavior: The Role Of The Nervous System.

3. The Motivation And Organization Of Behavior.

4. The Development Of Behavior.

5. Communication.

6. Foraging Behavior: Finding, Choosing, And Processing Food.

7. Avoiding Predation: Staying Alive Against The Odds.

8. Reproductive Behavior: Passing On Your Genes

About the Author

Dr Graham Scott is a biological sciences lecturer at the University of Hull, UK. He has a diverse range of research interests and is committed to the development of teaching at university level.

Reviews

"A highly readable, well-designed, concise account of animal behaviour."
Tim Birkhead, Sheffield University, UK
"Scott presents a fascinating subject in an arresting manner, condensing his material but not sacrificing detail." Times Higher Education Supplement, December 2005