Tinbergen, Niko

"This book describes the activities & some of the discoveries of a small number of naturalists who have joined me, at one time or another, in the pursuit of our common hobby; the study of the behaviour of animals in their natural environment. It covers about 25 years of biological sightseeing & exploration & tries to tell, without the use of technical language, a story of our field work and the joys of discovery."—Niko Tinbergen

The seagull Kleew and his mate Klia grow from hatchlings, learn to fly, tolerate curious humans, and eventually build a nest and raise youngsters of their own.

Why do fish swim in schools? Do cats and dogs see in colour? These and other fascinating questions in animal behaviour can be found in this readable reference work. It contains over 200 articles, each written by a specialist, on a wide range of topics - such as how animals select their partners, bring up their young, organize their societies, and generally respond to the environment. Original line drawings illustrate the text throughout.