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OverviewAs the study of cooperative breeding systems expands, a number of key species form the examples that underpin our general understanding. The ostrich is increasingly becoming such a textbook species, on the basis of the results obtained in Brian Bertram's study of vigilance and egg discrimination in this extraordinary bird. Here Bertram presents new Full Product DetailsAuthor: Brian C.R. BertramPublisher: Princeton University Press Imprint: Princeton University Press Volume: 150 Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.454kg ISBN: 9780691630137ISBN 10: 0691630135 Pages: 206 Publication Date: 19 April 2016 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Language: English Table of ContentsPreface1The Ostrich12Methods193The Population334The Breeding System495Ecological Aspects716Strategies Adopted by Major Females1027Major and Minor Female Strategies1248Male Strategies1389Discussion: The Evolution and Maintenance of the Communal Nesting System159References188Subject Index193ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |