Animal Friendships

ISBN-13: 9781107005426 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 246 str.

Anne Innis Dagg

Opis

A fascinating analysis of the factors which act to trigger and deepen friendships in both mammalian and avian species.

Recenzje

"The numerous examples provide interesting food for thought, particularly for readers who are new to research on this topic."
S.C. Baker, Choice magazine

Spis treści

Introduction; 1. Male and female pals – not just for sex!; 2. In sisterhood; 3. In brotherhood; 4. Mothers and daughters; 5. Mothers and sons, and providing free food; 6. Fathers and sons: social grooming and preening; 7. Family and group tight bonds; 8. Old buddies; 9. Social but seldom sociable animals; 10. Cross species pals; 11. Animal and human 'friendships'; Index.