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100	1		_aPycraft, W. P. _q(William Plane), _d1868-1942
245	1	4	_aThe Courtship of Animals
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2019-10-18
508			_aProduced by Turgut Dincer (This file was produced from images made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"The Courtship of Animals" by W. P. Pycraft is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the complex emotional and behavioral dynamics surrounding animal courtship, investigating parallels between human and animal mating rituals. It delves into the role of natural instincts and selection in the lives of various species, emphasizing that the drive for reproduction is present across the animal kingdom. The opening of the book sets the stage for this exploration by discussing the foundational aspects of life, reproduction, and the emotional underpinnings of animal behavior. Pycraft reflects on the historical contributions of Charles Darwin to the understanding of sexual selection and animal behavior. He posits that the emotions surrounding mating are universal among living beings, from the simplest microorganisms to more complex mammals. The introductory passages highlight how these instincts manifest in behavior, paving the way for subsequent chapters that will delve deeper into specific examples across various species. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aNatural selection
653			_aAnimal behavior
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60517
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