Principles of Animal Behaviour Aspects of Behavioural Biology and Evolution

About this book

This textbook for advanced graduate and postgraduate veterinary students introduces animal behaviour, offering insights into its origins, cognitive aspects, communication, environmental influences, biological mechanisms, complex behaviours, adaptive strategies, and practical applications. The initial chapters present fundamental principles underpinning animal behaviour, elucidating the roles of evolution, genetics, and ecology. Subsequent chapters introduce the role of natural selection, habitat selection, and pheromones, along with exploring conflicts, predator-prey dynamics, and the impact of domestication on behaviour. The book further delves into topics such as habitat selection, foraging strategies, predator-prey dynamics, and the effects of domestication on behaviour. It unravels the mysteries of animal defences, altruism, social dominance, territoriality, and the finely tuned art of food and habitat selection. Additionally, it covers the biological mechanisms governing behaviour, unearthing the roles played by neuroendocrinology, biological clocks, and genetics. Towards the end, the textbook examines the practical relevance of behavioural insights in veterinary science.

Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction
Chapter 2. Evolution in behavior
Chapter 3. Ecology and Behaviour
Chapter 4. Innate Behaviour
Chapter 5. Animal Memory
Chapter 6. Bahavioural Pattern
Chapter 7. Natural selection and behavior
Chapter 8. General Habitat and Food Selection
Chapter 9. Pheromons
Chapter 10. Conflict and aggression
Chapter 11. Predator detection, and Antipredator Defences
Chapter 12. Animal Behavior in domestication
Chapter 13. Cooperation, and Kinship
Chapter 14. Homeostasis, and Time management
Chapter 15. Neuro-endocrinology in Animal Behavior
Chapter 16. Biological Clock
Chapter 17. Mimicry
Chapter 18. Behavioral Genetics

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Biography

Dr Tanmoy Rana is an accomplished veterinary professional and academician currently serving as an Assistant Professor at the esteemed West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences (WBUAFS) in Kolkata, India. Previously, he obtained his Bachelor's degree in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry (BV.Sc & A.H.) and a Master's degree (M.V.Sc.) in Veterinary Clinical Sciences from WBUAFS. He has pursued a PhD from the University of Calcutta, focusing on veterinary clinical studies. Before joining academia, Dr Rana contributed to the welfare of animals and communities as a dedicated Veterinary Officer in the ARD department of the Government of West Bengal, India. In addition to his research endeavours, Dr. Rana shares his knowledge through teaching. He has conducted numerous lectures on arsenicosis at the Indian Veterinary Research Institute's Eastern Regional Station, making a significant impact on future veterinarians. His dedication to science and academia has earned him numerous awards, including merit fellowships for academic excellence and national scholarships during his higher secondary and secondary education. He has published several research articles in journals of high repute and has contributed several chapters and edited numerous books. He is an editorial board member of several international journals and organized international and national conferences.