territoriality (zoology)

After his parents are killed, Kit, a young raccoon sets off for the city with a stone that may be the key to finding the Bone of Contention, a legendary object that is proof of a deal giving the wild animals the rights to Ankle Snap Alley, which the dogs and cats--known as the flealess--want back and are willing to kill for.

Examines how various animals, including man, stake out and defend their territory. Discusses the effects of overcrowding on territorial behavior.

Explains the purposes and kinds of territories occupied and defended by animals in nature and the ways in which they obtain and keep them.

Takes a look at how animals interact with each other and their environments.