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Animal Personalities

Author : Claudio Carere
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226922065
Total Pages : 518 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (269 download)

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Download or read book Animal Personalities written by Claudio Carere and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2013-03-07 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ask anyone who has owned a pet and they’ll assure you that, yes, animals have personalities. And science is beginning to agree. Researchers have demonstrated that both domesticated and nondomesticated animals—from invertebrates to monkeys and apes—behave in consistently different ways, meeting the criteria for what many define as personality. But why the differences, and how are personalities shaped by genes and environment? How did they evolve? The essays in Animal Personalities reveal that there is much to learn from our furred and feathered friends. The study of animal personality is one of the fastest-growing areas of research in behavioral and evolutionary biology. Here Claudio Carere and Dario Maestripieri, along with a host of scholars from fields as diverse as ecology, genetics, endocrinology, neuroscience, and psychology, provide a comprehensive overview of the current research on animal personality. Grouped into thematic sections, chapters approach the topic with empirical and theoretical material and show that to fully understand why personality exists, we must consider the evolutionary processes that give rise to personality, the ecological correlates of personality differences, and the physiological mechanisms underlying personality variation.

Personality in Nonhuman Animals

Author : Jennifer Vonk
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319593005
Total Pages : 327 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (195 download)

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Download or read book Personality in Nonhuman Animals written by Jennifer Vonk and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-07-26 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This stimulating and comprehensive collection brings together multiple perspectives on the topic of personality in nonhuman animals—linking historical perspectives, theoretical approaches, methods, and cutting-edge discoveries. Experts from various fields describe their findings on species ranging from dogs, cats, chimpanzees, and dolphins to sharks, snakes, and other reptiles. Chapters not only discuss the evolution of personality, but also describe potential applications within the areas of animal-human interactions, animal ethics and welfare, conservation science, and other areas. A key focus is the role of genetics and the environment in determining animal behavior and personality, including related traits, such as creativity and boredom. These chapters present the study of personality in nonhumans as a means by which we can better understand medical and psychological issues specific to our own species as well. Chapters include: · Exploring factor space (and other adventures) with the Hominoid Personality Questionnaire · The quantitative and molecular genetics of individual differences in animal personality · Personality, temperament and individuality in reptile behavior · What do we want to know about personality in marine mammals? · Individual differences in nonhuman animals: examining boredom, curiosity, and creativity · The interplay between animal personality and foraging ecology Taking significant steps in advancing the study of animal personality, Personality in Nonhuman Animals will engage personality psychologists, comparative psychologists, and behavior ecologists as well as conservationists, zookeepers, livestock managers, and all those interested in the brain and behavior of animals.

Personalities on the Plate

Author : Barbara J. King
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022619518X
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (261 download)

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Download or read book Personalities on the Plate written by Barbara J. King and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2017-03-15 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Rooted in the latest science, and built on a mix of firsthand experience (including entomophagy, which, yes, is what you think it is) and close engagement with the work of scientists, farmers, vets, and chefs, Personalities on the Plate is an unforgettable journey through the world of animals we eat."--Dust jacket.

Animal Personality: The Science Behind Individual Variation

Author : Jill R.D. MacKay
Publisher : 5m Books Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1912178931
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (121 download)

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Book Synopsis Animal Personality: The Science Behind Individual Variation by : Jill R.D. MacKay

Download or read book Animal Personality: The Science Behind Individual Variation written by Jill R.D. MacKay and published by 5m Books Ltd. This book was released on 2018-04-09 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From 'scaredy' cats to 'moody cows', we often give animals personality when we talk about them, but does this have any basis in scientific fact? How can we tell if a cat is feeling fear, and how does a grumpy cow behave? What would make an animal an individual? And what makes them unique? Only recently has science confirmed that animals have distinct individual personalities, shown through behavioural research. Animal Personality introduces the fundamentals of personality science and research, describing the history of behavioural testing, and then drills into scientific measurement, recording and statistical analysis of individual personalities in animals. The author shows how the implications of animals having personalities affects how we treat and care for pets, farm animals and wildlife. Interesting questions are posed, such as what is the evolutionary reason for traits like fearfulness, aggression and sociability? Have we anthropomorphised animals' needs for social interactions? What are the neurological and genetic bases of personality? How has personality affected the domestication of wild species? And it questions long held beliefs about animal traits such as dominance theory. Animal Personality provides a fascinating and informed insight into the science of personality and its application to non-human animals. Ethologists and animal owners will find this an illuminating and thought-provoking resource. 5m Books

The Animal In You

Author : Roy Feinson
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780312180409
Total Pages : 208 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book The Animal In You written by Roy Feinson and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 1998 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take the test in The Animal In You, discover your animal personality, and gain insight into your social habits, love life, career, and relationships. We all know people who act like weasels, behave like pigs, and monkey around. But beyond these superficial behaviors, a more complex animal personality resides within us. By identifying this animal within, we are better equipped to choose our careers and mates and understand our own hidden agendas. Is you animal personality type: -A wolf (athletic and strong, respected for dogged loyalty, yet almost universally misunderstood and feared)? -A dolphin (very intelligent but prefers to play and host parties; rarely found in nine-to-five jobs)? -A giraffe (well-groomed and proud, with an unmatched aura of grace)? -A horse (broad-shouldered and dependable, with stamina and strength, making you an excellent friend)? -An elephant (a huge persona exuding supreme confidence, with an otherwise placid nature that sometimes explodes with a violent temper)? -A mole (spends a lot of time in coffee bars and underground clubs and shuns the spotlight)? Forty-five animals are detailed in this unique and fascinating book will teach you many things about the social you, the romantic you, the working you, the quirky you...The Animal in You.

Beyond Words

Author : Carl Safina
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 0805098887
Total Pages : 480 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book Beyond Words written by Carl Safina and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2015-07-14 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hailed conservationist Carl Safina examines animal personhood as told through the inspired narrative portraits of elephants, wolves, and dolphins

The Development of Animal Personality

Author : Ann V. Hedrick
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 2889451518
Total Pages : 107 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (894 download)

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Download or read book The Development of Animal Personality written by Ann V. Hedrick and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2017-04-17 with total page 107 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although the topic of animal personality has recently generated much interest, the role of development is little understood. This collection of papers deals with the development of animal personality. Topics include the roles of genetic effects, maternal effects, social partners, predation and parasitism risk, and environmental complexity in the development of personality, the effects of personality on survival, and the development of collective personality and movement as a driver of personality development. The organisms covered include insects, spiders, fishes, and birds. This volume illustrates the diversity of approaches that have shed light on the development of animal personality in the past several years.

The Personality of Animals

Author : Brenda Jackson
Publisher : Signet
ISBN 13 : 9780451600165
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (1 download)

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Download or read book The Personality of Animals written by Brenda Jackson and published by Signet. This book was released on 1960-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals

Author : Temple Grandin
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0124055087
Total Pages : 496 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (24 download)

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Download or read book Genetics and the Behavior of Domestic Animals written by Temple Grandin and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2013-04-22 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Behavior is shaped by both genetics and experience--nature and nurture. This book synthesizes research from behavioral genetics and animal and veterinary science, bridging the gap between these fields. The objective is to show that principles of behavioral genetics have practical applications to agricultural and companion animals. The continuing domestication of animals is a complex process whose myriad impacts on animal behavior are commonly under-appreciated. Genetic factors play a significant role in both species-specific behaviors and behavioral differences exhibited by individuals in the same species. Leading authorities explore the impact of increased intensities of selection on domestic animal behavior. Rodents, cattle, pigs, sheep, horses, herding and guard dogs, and poultry are all included in these discussions of genetics and behavior, making this book useful to veterinarians, livestock producers, laboratory animal researchers and technicians, animal trainers and breeders, and any researcher interested in animal behavior. Includes four new chapters on dog and fox behavior, pig behavior, the effects of domestication and horse behavior Synthesizes research from behavioral genetics, animal science, and veterinary literature Broaches fields of behavior genetics and behavioral research Includes practical applications of principles discovered by behavioral genetics researchers Covers many species ranging from pigs, dogs, foxes, rodents, cattle, horses, and cats

The Council of Animals

Author : Nick McDonell
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company
ISBN 13 : 125079904X
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (57 download)

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Download or read book The Council of Animals written by Nick McDonell and published by Henry Holt and Company. This book was released on 2021-07-20 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From national bestselling author Nick McDonell, The Council of Animals is a captivating fable for humans of all ages—dreamers and cynics alike—who believe (if nothing else) in the power of timeless storytelling. “‘Now,’ continued the cat, ‘there is nothing more difficult than changing an animal’s mind. But I will say, in case I can change yours: humans are more useful to us outside our bellies than in.’” Perhaps. After The Calamity, the animals thought the humans had managed to do themselves in. But, it turns out, a few are cowering in makeshift villages. So the animals—among them a cat, a dog, a crow, a baboon, a horse, and a bear—have convened to debate whether to help the last human stragglers . . . or to eat them. Rest assured, there is a happy ending. Sort of. Featuring illustrations by Steven Tabbutt

Personality and Temperament in Nonhuman Primates

Author : Alexander Weiss
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461401763
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (614 download)

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Download or read book Personality and Temperament in Nonhuman Primates written by Alexander Weiss and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-08-10 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recently, there has been an increased interest in research on personality, temperament, and behavioral syndromes (henceforth to be referred to as personality) in nonhuman primates and other animals. This follows, in part, from a general interest in the subject matter and the realization that individual differences, once consigned to ‘error’ terms in statistical analyses, are potentially important predictors, moderators, and mediators of a wide variety of outcomes ranging from the results of experiments to health to enrichment programs. Unfortunately, while there is a burgeoning interest in the subject matter, findings have been reported in a diverse number of journals and most of the methodological and statistical approaches were developed in research on human personality. The proposed volume seeks to gather submissions from a variety of specialists in research on individual differences in primate temperament, personality, or behavioral syndromes. We anticipate that chapters will cover several areas. The first part of this edited volume will focus on methodological considerations including the advantages and disadvantages of different means of assessing these constructs in primates and introduce some statistical approaches that have typically been the domain of human personality research. Another part of this edited volume will focus on present findings including the physiological and genetic bases of personality dimensions in primates; the relationship between personality and age; how personality may moderate or impact various outcomes including behavior, health, and well-being in captive and non-captive environments. For the third part of the volume we hope to obtain summaries of the existing work of the authors on the evolutionary important of personality dimensions and guideposts for future directions in this new and exciting area of research.

Animals Make Us Human

Author : Temple Grandin
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 0151014892
Total Pages : 355 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book Animals Make Us Human written by Temple Grandin and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2009 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of "Animals in Translation" employs her own experience with autism and her background as an animal scientist to show how to give animals the best and happiest life.

Mousy Cats and Sheepish Coyotes

Author : John A. Shivik
Publisher : Beacon Press
ISBN 13 : 080707151X
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Mousy Cats and Sheepish Coyotes written by John A. Shivik and published by Beacon Press. This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wildlife expert explores what science tells us about animals as unique individuals and why animal personality matters for the human-animal bond and for adaptation in nature. Why are some cats cuddly and others standoffish? Why are some dogs adventuresome, others homebodies? As any pet owner can attest, we feel that the animals we’ve formed bonds with are unique, as particular (and peculiar) as any human friend or loved one. Recent years have brought an increased understanding of animal intelligence and emotion. But is there a scientific basis for animal personality and individuality, or is this notion purely sentimental? It turns out that science has been reluctant to even broach the subject of individuality until recently. But now, a fundamental shift in scientific understanding is underway, as mainstream scientists begin to accept the idea that animals of all kinds—from beloved beasts like apes and birds to decidedly less cuddly creatures like crabs and spiders—do indeed have individual personalities. In Mousy Cats and Sheepish Coyotes, veteran wildlife expert Dr. John A. Shivik brings us stories from the front lines of this exciting new discipline. Drawing on his scientific training, as well as his storytelling gifts, Shivik serves as an accessible, humorous guide to the emerging body of research on animal personalities. Shivik accompanies researchers who are discovering that each wolf, bear, and coyote has an inherent tendency to favor either its aggressive nature or to shyly avoid conflicts. Some bluebirds are lovers, others are fighters. And some spiders prefer to be loners, while others are sociable. Unique personalities can be discovered in every corner of the animal kingdom—even among microscopic organisms. The array of personality types among all species is only beginning to be described and understood. As Shivik argues, animals’ unique personalities are important not only because they determine which animals we bond with. Individual animal traits are also fundamental but still inadequately understood drivers of evolution, adaptation, and species diversity. Ultimately, Mousy Cats and Sheepish Coyotes offers insight into the similarities humans share with animals and presents evidence of an unbroken biological connection from the smallest organisms to Homo sapiens.

Wildlife Personalities

Author : David J. Slater
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781320262958
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Wildlife Personalities written by David J. Slater and published by . This book was released on 2014-12-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do animals have personality? What do we share with wildlife? Intriguing questions that can be answered in an entertaining and visually stunning way using the photographs of David J Slater. Learn about the stories behind some world famous images including the "monkey selfie" and "kung-fu fighting squirrels".

Animal Attraction

Author : Roy Feinson
Publisher : Saint Martin's Griffin
ISBN 13 : 9780312198282
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (982 download)

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Download or read book Animal Attraction written by Roy Feinson and published by Saint Martin's Griffin. This book was released on 1999 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take the test in "Animal Attraction", discover which animal you are, and explore the secrets of the sexual and romantic aspects of your personality. 45 photos.

The Behavior of Animals

Author : Johan J. Bolhuis
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119109507
Total Pages : 532 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (191 download)

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Download or read book The Behavior of Animals written by Johan J. Bolhuis and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-12-29 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Behavior of Animals An updated view of animal behavior studies, featuring global experts The Behavior of Animals, Second Edition provides a broad overview of the current state of animal behavior studies with contributions from international experts. This edition includes new chapters on hormones and behavior, individuality, and human evolution. All chapters have been thoroughly revised and updated, and are supported by color illustrations, informative callouts, and accessible presentation of technical information. Provides an introduction to the study of animal behavior Looks at an extensive scope of topics- from perception, motivation and emotion, biological rhythms, and animal learning to animal cognition, communication, mate choice, and individuality. Explores the evolution of animal behavior including a critical evaluation of the assumption that human beings can be studied as if they were any other animal species. Students will benefit from an updated textbook in which a variety of contributors provide their expertise and global perspective in specialized areas

Animals in Translation

Author : Temple Grandin
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1439130841
Total Pages : 401 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (391 download)

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Download or read book Animals in Translation written by Temple Grandin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2009-08-11 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With unique personal insight, experience, and hard science, Animals in Translation is the definitive, groundbreaking work on animal behavior and psychology. Temple Grandin’s professional training as an animal scientist and her history as a person with autism have given her a perspective like that of no other expert in the field of animal science. Grandin and coauthor Catherine Johnson present their powerful theory that autistic people can often think the way animals think—putting autistic people in the perfect position to translate “animal talk.” Exploring animal pain, fear, aggression, love, friendship, communication, learning, and even animal genius, Grandin is a faithful guide into their world. Animals in Translation reveals that animals are much smarter than anyone ever imagined, and Grandin, standing at the intersection of autism and animals, offers unparalleled observations and extraordinary ideas about both.