International trade in exotic pets is an important and increasing driver of biodiversity loss
and often compromises the standards required for good animal welfare. We systematically …

Nonhuman animals are ubiquitous to human life, and permeate a diversity of social contexts
by providing humans with food and clothing, serving as participants in research, improving …

In the years since publication of the first edition of this book, the field of HAS has exploded.
There are now more courses offered at more colleges and universities than ever before …

This is the first book to collate and synthesize the recent burgeoning primary research
literature on dog behaviour, evolution, and cognition. The author presents a new ecological …

The question of whether someone should own a pet is never as simple as whether that pet
has a measurably beneficial or detrimental effect on the owner's physical health. The …

Behaviour is a significant indicator of health in animals and understanding behaviour is the
key to good management. Animal behaviour and animal welfare science are fast becoming …

Major life events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, affect psychological and physiological
health. Social support, or the lack thereof, can modulate these effects. The context of the …

A growing body of research demonstrates associations between nature connection and a
wide variety of positive health and wellbeing outcomes. Yet, the interpretation of this …

An investigation of identity formation in children's literature, this book brings together
children's literature and recent critical concerns with posthuman identity to argue that …

This fifth edition book is a comprehensive guide to the behaviour and welfare of domestic
animals. It provides practical information for those involved with farming, pet animals and …