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Animal dispersion in relation to social behaviour

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Oliver and Boyd, 1962 - Science - 653 pages

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Contents

An outline of the principles of animal dispersion
1
The integration of social groups by visible signals
23
Springbuck in pronking attitudes
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QR code for Animal dispersion in relation to social behaviour
TitleAnimal dispersion in relation to social behaviour
AuthorVero Copner Wynne-Edwards
Editionreprint
PublisherOliver and Boyd, 1962
Original fromthe University of Michigan
DigitizedSep 14, 2010
Length653 pages
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Animal behavior
Animal populations
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