Animal Behavior

A thrilling face-to-face encounter with animals in their own environment—their elaborate displays, intimate lives, and extraordinary behavior.

Presenting everything you need to know about animal behavior, Animal Behavior brings together hundreds of fascinating mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and invertebrates to enthrall even the most knowledgeable animal lover.

Packed with vivid wildlife photography and action sequences, every aspect of animal life and behavior is explored and explained – from courtship rituals and birth to hunting and death. An initial overview of animal anatomy and physiology reveals the science and biomechanics that underpin animal behavior, whilst later chapters thematically break down the intricacies of animal feeding, development, communication, intelligence, learning, and other behavioral characteristics. For example, learn about play through river otters, see socialization among parrots at the riverbank, and catch prey with a fishing spider. Feature panels throughout the book explore the biology behind these traits, introduce field case studies, and highlight critical conservation issues facing these animals.

Endorsed by internationally renowned zoologist and presenter of TV’s Animal Planet, Charlotte Uhlenbroek, Animal Behavior supports these detailed narratives about animal behavior with extraordinary double-page photographs and dynamic in-situ action shots that have been revised and refreshed for 2025, bringing these stories to life on the page.Charlotte Uhlenbroek is British zoologist and television presenter, with an extensive portfolio that includes programs on Animal Planet, Chimpanzee Diary, and Talking with Animals. She has also presented Final Chance to Save…Sea Turtles for Sky One and hosted three BBC series. Charlotte has published two books to accompany her television career – Talking with Animals and Jungle, and is a contributor to newspaper and magazine articles about animal conservation.