An Introduction to Behavioural Ecology Nicholas B. Davies, John R. Krebs and Stuart A. West is an English-language textbook about behavioural biology. This book is aimed at behavioural biologists and students in higher education institutions who are engaged in the ecology of behaviour.
This fourth edition has been fully revised and includes new chapters, illustrations and full-colour photos. It covers the influence of natural selection on behaviour and how animal societies reflect both cooperation and conflicts between individuals. The authors clearly explain complex theoretical concepts using examples from a wide range of animal species, including micro-organisms, invertebrates and vertebrates.
Key features:
- New co-author Stuart A. West, with expertise in microbial systems
- Extensive focus on how animal societies reflect social interactions between animals
- Illustrations and margin notes support the learning process
This work is essential for anyone who is getting into behavioural ecology, ethology, animal behaviour and evolutionary biology.