Principles of Animal Behavior: Mechanisms, Ecology, and Applications in Veterinary Science

Principles of Animal Behavior: Mechanisms, Ecology, and Applications in Veterinary Science is designed for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students in veterinary science, animal science, and zoology, and offers an integrated view of behavioral biology, bridging classical ethology, cognitive neuroscience, and ecological adaptation with practical veterinary applications.The initial chapters provide foundational aspects such as orientation, motivation, and communication before moving on to core themes of learned behavior, cognition, social dynamics, reproduction, and courtship.The book further addresses applied behavioral contexts in veterinary practice, including stress and welfare indicators, the impact of hormones and drugs, and human-animal interactions.The final chapters explore ecological and evolutionary behavior, including movement, habitat selection, and behavioral responses to altered ecosystems.Emphasizing both theoretical depth and practical application, the book provi