animal behavior

Simple text and photographs show many different kinds of tails and various things they can do. Includes a picture glossary which identifies the animals pictured and provides information to help with classification skills.

Discusses the advances that are being made in American zoos with regard to creating natural habitats for the animals, and provides descriptions of the behaviors and communication devices of twenty animals often found in zoos, including gorillas, elephants, pandas, and dolphins.

An introduction to the study of the play behavior of a variety of domestic and wild animals.

Examines how animals communicate including appearance, sound, and territory.

Describes the complex and varied ways animals, from termites to migrating birds, interact and behave in groups.

A comprehensive illustrated survey of animals in various habitats throughout the world, from deserts to rain forests. Endangered species are also discussed.

Examines how animals look after their babies and how animal babies survive.

Describes the many ways that animal parents care for their young and try to ensure their survival to adulthood.

Describes the different ways in which animals find their way from place to place for migration, to find food or shelter, or to move around in their territory.

Looks at hunting animals around the world from huge polar bears and cheetahs, to small fish and spiders.