Animal Behavior

Published by Academic Press in December 2021, Animal Behavior, 3rd Edition, is a 600-page textbook designed to guide undergraduate students through the biological analysis of animal actions. Authors Michael D. Breed and Janice Moore bring nearly 60 years of combined university teaching experience to this volume, organizing core concepts for clear academic study.

The overall structure covers animal behavior from neurological underpinnings to its importance in conservation. Readers move through neurobiology, endocrinology, and behavioral genetics before examining homeostasis, time budgets, learning, and cognition. Subsequent thematic sections explore animal communication, movement, foraging methods, anti-predator self-defense, mating systems, nesting, parenting, territoriality, and social cooperation.

This 3rd Edition features revised chapters accompanied by updated case studies and high-definition illustrations. The resulting text intends to support undergraduates taking dedicated coursework in animal behavior, while also assisting active researchers, practitioners, and university professors across life science disciplines.