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Animal tool behavior : the use and manufacture of tools by animals

In this revised edition of a landmark publication, Robert W. Shumaker and Kristina R. Walkup join Beck to reveal the current state of knowledge regarding animal tool behaviour. Specific examples involving invertebrates, birds, fish, and mammals describe the differing levels of sophistication of tool...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Shumaker, Robert W. (Autor), Walkup, Kristina R. (Autor), Beck, Benjamin B. (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: Askews and Holts Library Services
Otros Autores: Burghardt, Gordon M., 1941- (writer of foreword.)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Baltimore : Johns Hopkins University Press, [2011]
Edición:Revised and updated edition.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:In this revised edition of a landmark publication, Robert W. Shumaker and Kristina R. Walkup join Beck to reveal the current state of knowledge regarding animal tool behaviour. Specific examples involving invertebrates, birds, fish, and mammals describe the differing levels of sophistication of tool use exhibited by animals.
Notas:Revised edition of: Animal tool behavior : the use and manufacture of tools by animals / Benjamin B. Beck. New York : Garland STPM Pub., c1980.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xvi, 282 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages [227]-276) and index.
ISBN:9781421401287
1421401282