Exploring Animal Behavior in Laboratory and Field

Exploring Animal Behavior in Laboratory and Field, Second Edition provides the most updated and comprehensive manual of animal behavior lab activities. The field of animal behavior has changed dramatically in the past 15 - 20 years, including a greater use and availability of technology and statistical analysis. In addition, animal behavior has taken on a more applied role in the last decade, with greater emphasis on conservation and applied behavior. This new edition brings together basic research and methods in animal behavior, with application and problem-solving. Written using the knowledge and expertise of the Animal Behavior Society, this book introduces students to the field of animal behavior.  This book provides all the details to successfully run the designed activities, while also offering flexibility and ease in setup for instructors. The exercises in this volume address animal behavior at all levels, including describing behavior, theory, application, and communication. Each lab provides details on how to successfully run the activity, while also offering flexibility to instructors. Exploring Animal Behavior in Laboratory and Field, Second Edition is an important resource for students and educators who want to be able to convey behavioral concepts in their classroom, as well as researchers and practitioners involved in animal behavioral studies. Offers an up-to-date representation of the animal behaviorExamines the ethics and approval for study of vertebrate animalsIncludes contributions from a large field of expertise of the Animal Behavior SocietyFlexible in its use as a laboratory manual or in a flipped classroom setting