Advances in the Study of Mammalian Behavior

In 1978, Hugh Genoways suggested that a volume of readings in mammalian behavior would serve a useful purpose in summarizing recent advances in behavioral analyses for students in mammalogy and non-behaviorists, as well as for professionals in that field of study. At his request, we sought to organize a symposium bringing together workers from various sub-disciplines of behavioral studies to effect a synthesis of modern thought. To this end, a conference was organized at the National Zoological Park’s Conservation and Research Center in Front Royal, Virginia. The participants met between 16 and 19 August 1980. The presentations represent a cross-section of interests within the discipline of animal behavior and should present to the reader a balanced account of our efforts and highlight problem areas of pressing concern.