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An introduction to behavioural ecology /

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This work covers the influence of natural selection on behavior, an animal's struggle to survive and reproduce by exploiting and competing for resources, avoiding predators, selecting mates and caring for offspring and how animal societies reflect both cooperation and conflict among individuals...

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Main Authors: Davies, N. B. (Nicholas B.), 1952- (Author), Krebs, J. R. (John R.) (Author), West, Stuart A., 1970- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Oxford, UK ; Hoboken, New Jersey : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012.
Edition:4th edition.
Subjects:
Animal behavior.
Animal behavior > Evolution.
Animal ecology.
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Summary:This work covers the influence of natural selection on behavior, an animal's struggle to survive and reproduce by exploiting and competing for resources, avoiding predators, selecting mates and caring for offspring and how animal societies reflect both cooperation and conflict among individuals.
Item Description:Previous edition: Oxford : Blackwell Scientific, 1993.
Earlier editions list Kerbs as primary author.
Physical Description:xii, 506 pages : chiefy color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 442-488) and index.
ISBN:9781444339499
1444339494
9781405114165
1405114169
9781444398458
1444398458