Principles Of Animal Behaviour, - 3e, Dugatkin

Using Hamilton’s Rule , the text explains why animals sometimes help others at a cost to themselves, often based on genetic relatedness (kin selection). Social Dynamics and Communication

Dugatkin highlights how animals alter their behavior within their own lifetime based on experience, such as a predator refining its hunting technique. Principles of Animal Behaviour, 3e, Dugatkin

This involves the transfer of information between individuals through social learning, allowing behaviors to spread rapidly across a population without genetic changes. Core Biological Mechanisms Using Hamilton’s Rule , the text explains why

Dugatkin treats play not just as fun, but as a critical period for developing physical and social skills needed for adulthood. Using Hamilton’s Rule

The text distinguishes between how a behavior happens (hormones, neurons) and why it evolved (fitness benefits).