Behavior and Learning of Animal Babies

Explores the world of baby animals -- their physical growth, stages of development, behavior, learning, relationships, & environment. The Milnes illustrate how inherited skills & acquired responses work in tandem to guide each animal toward independence & to assure survival. For although each species is born into the world with certain instincts, the ability to survive is also dependent on learning, imitation, memory, & social strategy. B&W photos & an engaging writing style. Lorus & Margery Milne are among our most skillful writers on natural science. Reading this book will be a delightful experience for all lovers of nature & animals.