Ethology of Mammals. By R.f. Ewer.

(Correct information: S/HAND / USED, HARDCOVER, 1973). (1968) 1973 reprint. 8vo. Ppxiv,418. B/w illustrations, bibliography, black cloth gilt. Very good in chipped dust-wrapper. Ethology is a fancy word for the study of behaviour. This book begins with a brief outline of the fundamental ideas of ethology then goes on to discuss topics such as food and feeding, social organisation and territory, aggresive and friendly behaviour, courtship and mating. Fascinating reading for amateur natural historians as well as students of mammalian behaviour. .