Behavioral Biology of Laboratory Animals

Behavioral Biology of Laboratory Animals, 1, 2021 is a comprehensive biology reference published by CRC Press. Description This 30-chapter volume informs students and professionals about the behavioral biology of animals commonly housed in laboratory and other captive settings.

Key Features

- This 30-chapter volume informs students and professionals about the behavioral biology of animals commonly housed in laboratory and other captive settings
- Each species evolved under specific environmental conditions, resulting in unique behavioral patterns, many of which are maintained in captivity even after generations of breeding
- Understanding natural behavior is therefore a critical part of modern animal care practices
- The descriptions, data, guidance, resources, and recommendations in this book will help the reader understand their animals better, refine the care and treatment that they…
- The book is divided into three sections, all focusing on aspects of the behavioral biology of animals found in laboratories and related research settings
- After five introductory chapters, 25 chapters are dedicated to specific taxonomic groups (including mice, zebrafish, zebra finches, reptiles, macaques) while a concluding section…
- The Behaviorial Biology of Laboratory Animals will provide anyone working in maintenance, care, and/or research programs that involve laboratory animals with information about the…

Product Details

Publisher: CRC Press
Edition: 1
Published Year: 2021
Format: Publisher PDF
File Size: 38.0 MB
ISBN: 0367029235, 978-0367029234, 9780367029234, 9780429671296