Completely updated, revised and redesigned in colour throughout

This classic bestselling text continues to provide a concise introduction to the important fundamentals of animal behaviour from genetics, physiology, motivation, learning and cognition, through to social and reproductive behaviour, abnormal behaviour and human-animal interactions.

Concise but comprehensive coverage of all the fundamentals of animal behaviour in companion, farm and laboratory animals.

Expert authors and key opinion leaders from around the world provide the latest evidence-based information on animal behaviour and welfare.

A revised layout and design, means it is easy to find key information at a glance, making it an ideal rapid revision tool.

New for the third edition: new chapters on fur animals with the inclusion of more species and expanded sections on canine behaviour.

This text remains a highly respected, essential resource for both students and lecturers in animal and veterinary science, animal welfare, zoology and psychology.