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Running head: INTRODUCTION, THESIS AND ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY 0
Introduction, Thesis and Annotated Bibliography
Amber Mousel
GEN/499
Mrs. Finley
February 6th, 2017
Introduction, Thesis and Annotated Bibliography
Introduction
Study of animal behavior and how this affects their habitat is a societal issue that has been examined extensively. Efforts have been put to investigate the relationship between animal behavior and their ecology, evolution, genetics, development, and physiology. Studies are aimed at developing policies that will attempt to solve challenges facing wild animals (Breed & Moore, 2011). The basis for investigating animal behaviors is a good understanding of the integration between their ecology and physiology. Animal behavior is influenced by stimuli, which determines response and coordination. The two main categories of animal responses are internal (involving variations in nerves and hormone systems) and external (food and predators). In addition, response in animals incorporate adaptive behavior in various environmental circumstances (Breed & Moore, 2011). While several studies have been done to examine animal behavior in relation to their surroundings, little is known about antelope behavior. Studying the behavior of antelopes in relation to their surrounding is key to making their habitats better, thus reducing the possibility of going extinct of some antelope species.
Annotated Bibliography
Breed, M. D., & Moore, J. Animal Behavior. Academic Press. 2011.
Four perspectives of animal behavior have been discussed in this book. These include survival value, ontogeny, causation, and evolution. The authors use these four concepts to formulate animal behavior, thus contributing to the logical knowledge of the scientific analysis. The biological views and behavior of individual animals has been deliberated. Furthermore, the authors provides a detailed discussion of the genetic background of animal behavior. Various discussions of animal behavior such as homeostasis, learning and cognition, the underlying communication mechanisms and neural processes are highlighted. A number of chapters in the book have been devoted for the discussion of animal behavior such as mating, foraging, nesting, movement, self-defense, etc.
There is a complete chapter on conservation. The topics presented by the authors are an excellent and reachable means of studying animal behavior. Even though the book does not give insight about antelopes, it offers a good basis to generalize since some animal behaviors cut across all animals.
Dorgeloh, W. G. “Habitat Selection of a Roan Antelope (Hippotragus Equinus) Population in Mixed Bushveld, Nylsvlei Nature Reserve.” South African Journal of Wildlife Research, vol.28, no. 2, 1998, pp. 47-57.
The article gives a comprehensive discussion of the process used by the roam antelope to select its habitation. Naturally, the selection of habitat by this antelope species is mainly done by the breeding herd over summer and winter. Within the article, a discussion has been done about the effect of winter and summer on these antelope populations.
In the study of animal behavior, this source provides relevant information which can be applied in several ways. From this article, it is evident that animal behavior changes in accordance with the surrounding and the changing climate. The paper has valuable information which can be applied in managing antelope behavior. Information can be modified and used to study the behavior of other animals as the need may be.
Brashares, J. S., Garland, T., & Arcese, P. “Phylogenetic analysis of coadaptation in behavior, diet, and body size in the African antelope.” Behavioral Ecology, vol. 11, no. 4, 2000, pp. 452-463.
This article focuses on investigating the relationship between animal body size, their diet, and survival tactics I relation to the habitat surrounding. The African antelope has been used as the case study for this research. The authors assumed that the body mass of an antelope is positively related to the group sizes. This theory was supported by data from the research. However, the research characteristics were weakly linked via a phylogenetically corrected psychotherapy.
From this article, it can be seen that physical investigation of various behavioral traits relating the adaptation of the African antelope to their habitations can be done through a number of approaches. This source employs both the qualitative and quantitative methods of research to compare for the animal populations being studied.
Hummel, J., Steuer, P., Südekum, K., Hammer, S., Hammer, C., Streich, W. J., & Clauss, M. “Fluid and particle retention in the digestive tract of the addax antelope (Addax nasomaculatus)—Adaptations of a grazing desert ruminant.” Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part A: Molecular & Integrative Physiology, vol. 149, no. 2, 2008, pp. 142-149.
In this article, the authors present the outcomes on the adaptation and feeding behaviors of the desert monkey species also commonly called the addax. The objective of this resource was to investigate the digestive system of this monkey species. There is a detailed analysis of the adaptations of the monkey’s tract to the hostile desert conditions.
In relation to the proposed study of animal behavior, this article will be an invaluable source of information. Analysis from the resource will be handy when determining the association between animal feeding behavior, its environment and the adaptations of the digestive system according to its habitat. Through this article, an explanation of the adaptations to particular feeding systems will be examined.
Spevak, E. M., Blumer, E. S., & Correll, T. L. “Species Survival Plan Contributions to Research and Reintroduction of Addax Addax nasomaculatus.” International Zoo Yearbook, vol. 32, no. 1, 2007, pp. 91-98.
Different traits of the antelope species known by the scientific name Addax nasomaculatus are analyzed in this article. In particular, various aspects of the animal’s life discussed in this article include feeding behavior, selection, and the general mechanisms that enable an animal to adapt to a given environment. No doubt, this reading gives an insight into the life of antelopes and researchers seeking to understand the psychology of animals, particularly the antelopes will find it very useful.
The literature on animal psychology provided in this article can aid my research in many scientific perspectives. For instance, this information will be handy in doing an analysis of animal behavior within the realms of reproduction, diet, and environmental adaptation among others. Further, the article forms a good foundation to examine antelope behavior in relation to their internal and external threats, habitats, conservation as well as the distribution of their populations.
References
Brashares, J. S., Garland, T., & Arcese, P. “Phylogenetic analysis of coadaptation in behavior, diet, and body size in the African antelope.” Behavioral Ecology, vol. 11, no. 4, 2000, pp. 452-463.
Breed, M. D., & Moore, J. Animal Behavior. Academic Press. 2011.
Dorgeloh, W. G. “Habitat Selection of A Roan Antelope (Hippotragus Equinus) Population in Mixed Bushveld, Nylsvlei Nature Reserve.” South African Journal of Wildlife Research, vol.28, no. 2, 1998, pp. 47-57.
Hummel, J., Steuer, P., Südekum, K., Hammer, S., Hammer, C., Streich, W. J., & Clauss, M. “Fluid and particle retention in the digestive tract of the addax antelope (Addax nasomaculatus)—Adaptations of a grazing desert ruminant.” Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology Part A: Molecular & Integrative Physiology, vol. 149, no. 2, 2008, pp. 142-149.
Spevak, E. M., Blumer, E. S., & Correll, T. L. “Species Survival Plan Contributions to Research and Reintroduction of Addax Addax nasomaculatus.” International Zoo Yearbook, vol. 32, no. 1, 2007, pp. 91-98.
