Encyclopedia of animal cognition and behavior / Jennifer Vonk, Todd Shackelford, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Vonk, Jennifer, editor.

Shackelford, Todd K. (Todd Kennedy), 1971- editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cognition in animals--Encyclopedias.

Cognition in animals.

Animal behavior--Encyclopedias.

Animal behavior.

Evolutionary psychology--Encyclopedias.

Evolutionary psychology.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Encyclopedias.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer, [2022]

Summary:

This encyclopedia, representing one of the most multi-disciplinary areas of research, is a comprehensive examination of the key areas in animal cognition and behavior. It will serve as a complementary resource to the handbooks and journals that have emerged in the last decade on this topic, and will be a useful resource for student and researcher alike. With comprehensive coverage of this field, key concepts will be explored. These include social cognition, prey and predator detection, habitat selection, mating and parenting, development, genetics, physiology, memory, learning and perception. Attention is also given to animal-human co-evolution and interaction, and animal welfare. All entries are under the purview of acknowledged experts in the field. .

Contents:

Volume 1: Social Cognition and Behavior

Volume 2: Communication

Volume 3: Prey and Predator Detection

Volume 4: Habitat Selection and Defense

Volume 5: Navigation and Migration

Volume 6: Mating and Parenting

Volume 7: Learning, Perception, and Categorization

Volume 8: Captivity and Animal Welfare

Volume 9: Animal-Human Co-Evolution and Interaction

Volume 10: Metacognition and Consciousness.

Notes:

Print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Encyclopedia of animal cognition and behavior.

ISBN:

9783319550657

3319550659

OCLC:

1319851029

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.