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Author Profile

Dr. Sanjay Sheoran M.Sc., Ph.D., NET Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University Jind, Haryana.. Dr. Harkrishan M.Sc., Ph.D, NET Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology Chaudhary Devi Lal University Sirsa, Haryana. Dr. Asha Poonia M.Sc [Gold Medalist] P. hd. Net Assistant Professor Department of Zoology Chaudhary Bansi Lal University Bhiwani (Haryana).

About The Book

This text is designed for university students of Zoology as per the new syllabus. It discusses the important concept of animal behaviour and imparts in depth knowledge of theory and practice of wildlife conservation. It will boost knowledge for betterment of diversified resources and life forms for better conservational measures with keen understanding. This will help to acquire a clear understanding about behaviour patterns in animals. Students will be aware and understand the concept of protected area system and understand of conservational approaches and organizations. It will boost students for betterment of diversified resources and life forms for better conservational measures with keen understanding and new approaches and acquire a clear understanding about social behaviour patterns in animals. The book discusses the concept of wildlife census techniques along with detail understanding of conservational approaches in wild. The book brings together conservation biologists, wildlife managers, and academics from around the world to examine the importance of general principles, the role played by specific characteristics of different species, and the importance of considering the behaviour of individuals and the strategies they adopt to maximize fitness.

Table of Contents

PARTI UNIT1 Concept of Animal Behaviour; Milestones in the History of Animal Behaviour and Scope...................................................................... 3–57 UNIT2 Motivation: Introduction, Goal Oriented Behaviour, Biological Drives – Primary and Secondary Drives................................. 58–78 UNIT3 Wildlife: Definition, Significance and Biogeographic/Wildlife Zones of India, BioDiversity of the Indian Subcontinent and World.... 79–107 UNIT4 Natural Heritage Sites of the World, Natural Heritage Sites in India. Important National Park and Wildlife Sanctuaries of India........ 108–161 PARTII UNIT5 Social Behaviour................................................................................... 165–194 UNIT6 Various Means of Communication in Animals: Chemical, Visual, Auditory, and Touch................................................. 195–228 UNIT7 Wildlife Census..................................................................................... 229–249 UNIT8 Wildlife Damage................................................................................... 250–273 Bibliography.............................................................................................. 274–280 Index ................................................................................................... 281–284