Summary: This new edition of Animal Behavior has been completely
rewritten, resulting in a more compact yet thoroughly up-to-date
text. Notable is the inclusion, for the first time, of four-
color photographs and illustrations throughout. Like previous
editions, the book shows how evolutionary biologists analyze all
aspects of behavior. It is distinguished by its balanced
treatment of both the underlying mechanisms and evolutionary
causes of behavior, and stresses the utility ...show moreof
evolutionary theory in unifying the different behavioral
disciplines. Important concepts are explained by reference to
key illustrative studies, which are described in sufficient
detail to help students appreciate the role of the scientific
process in producing research discoveries. Examples are drawn
evenly from studies of invertebrates and vertebrates, and are
supported by nearly 1,300 reference citations. The writing style
is clear and engaging: beginning students have no difficulty
following the material, despite the st