Animal Friendships

Informationen zum Autor Anne Innis Dagg holds a PhD in animal behaviour and is currently a faculty member in the Independent Studies program at the University of Waterloo. She has had extensive field experience researching the behaviours of both mammal and bird species. Klappentext A fascinating analysis of the factors which act to trigger and deepen friendships in both mammalian and avian species. Zusammenfassung This fascinating analysis of factors which trigger and deepen friendships in a range of species reveals a world of intricate and complex social interactions. Not only does the book explore these relationships! it showcases many ingenious field techniques. An invaluable read for both researchers and students studying animal social bonding. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction; 1. Male and female pals not just for sex!; 2. In sisterhood; 3. In brotherhood; 4. Mothers and daughters; 5. Mothers and sons, and providing free food; 6. Fathers and sons: social grooming and preening; 7. Family and group tight bonds; 8. Old buddies; 9. Social but seldom sociable animals; 10. Cross species pals; 11. Animal and human 'friendships'; Index.

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A fascinating analysis of the factors which act to trigger and deepen friendships in both mammalian and avian species.

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This fascinating analysis of factors which trigger and deepen friendships in a range of species reveals a world of intricate and complex social interactions. Not only does the book explore these relationships, it showcases many ingenious field techniques. An invaluable read for both researchers and students studying animal social bonding.

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Introduction; 1. Male and female pals not just for sex!; 2. In sisterhood; 3. In brotherhood; 4. Mothers and daughters; 5. Mothers and sons, and providing free food; 6. Fathers and sons: social grooming and preening; 7. Family and group tight bonds; 8. Old buddies; 9. Social but seldom sociable animals; 10. Cross species pals; 11. Animal and human 'friendships'; Index.