Principles of Animal BehaviorPrinciples of Animal Behavior, Second Edition, builds on the first edition's reputation as a contemporary and forward-looking text with several distinct features:
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Contents
Phylogeny and the Study of Animal Behavior | 58 |
Phylogeny Mating Systems and Male Aggression | 64 |
Ultimate and Proximate Perspectives | 75 |
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