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Source: AldineTransaction, 2008
The Rat

This time not a book on rat behaviour in corporate life, but on the behaviour of real rats. Much research has been done into the behaviour of rats. This involves the Rattus Norvegicus, or brown rat.
Many of these studies have been used to support the topics in this book. These are very interesting to the experienced rat lover.
The book deals with topics like territorial behaviour, eating behaviour, social and reproductive behaviour, the analysis of instinct, the analysis of learned behaviours, motivation and drive, and the working of the brain in relation to behaviour.

All aspects of rat behaviour are explained clearly, sometimes illustrated with figures and photos. Also stereotypical and abnormal behaviour are treated. Where necessary, physiological processes are explained. Behaviour can not be considered separate from physiology, but is a reflex to the workings of all organs.


The Rat. A Study in Behavior.
S.A. Barnett
AldineTransaction (2008)
Library of Congress Catalog Number: 2206052670
ISBN: 978-0-202-30977-4