Author: Publisher: Academic Press ISBN: 0128007133 Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 539
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Animal Creativity and Innovation explores theories and research on animal innovation and creativity, comparing and contrasting it with theory and research on human creativity and innovation. In doing so, it encompasses findings from psychology, biology, neuroscience, engineering, business, ecology, and education. The book includes examples of animal innovation in parrots, dogs, marine mammals, insects, and primates, exploring parallels from creative play in children. The book defines creativity, differentiating it from play, and looks at evolutionary models and neurological constructs. The book further explores applied aspects of animal innovation and creativity including tool use and group dynamics, as well as barriers to creativity. The final chapters look into how creative behavior may be taught or trained. Each chapter is followed by a commentary for integration of thoughts and ideas between animal and human research, behavioral and cognitive research, and theory and observation in real life. - Compares theory and research on animal and human creativity - Defines and differentiates creativity from play - Reviews applied creativity in tool use and social dynamics - Includes examples of animal creativity in multiple species
Author: Simon M. Reader Publisher: ISBN: 9780191689406 Category : Animal behavior Languages : en Pages : 344
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Innovation is an important component of behavioural plasticity vital to the survival of individuals and potentially of critical importance to those endangered or threatened species forced to adjust to changed or impoverished environments. This text provides a comprehensive study of this subject.
Author: R. Bouche Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media ISBN: 908686726X Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 329
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The Mediterranean area shows a great diversity of livestock systems, depending on local resources and traditions, but also on the networking space where informational resources are available for producers. During the last decades, a lot of innovations have been conceived or introduced in the Mediterranean area, allowing livestock systems to remain competitive. The book looks at two main issues: firstly, it gives an updated review on the main innovations that significantly changed the activities of livestock production in the Mediterranean area in the recent past. Secondly, the focus lies on the extent to which these innovations improve the efficiency, ensure the socio-cultural basis or reduce the environmental impact of livestock systems. One major finding is a new vision of innovating systems based on the distinction between regulated innovation (when aims are fixed) and innovative design (when aims are questioned). Innovations reported in the book are dealing with a set of concerns. They concern the production techniques, the work organization, the equipment and infrastructures, the collective features for selection, reproduction, feeding or sanitary devices. They also concern the local organization such as product labelling, new dynamics around local breeds, collective rules for supply basin or approaches of new products for new markets. More recently, some innovations focus on environmental impacts of livestock production, due to an increasing consciousness of those kinds of problems. In the final part of the book, a round table copes with a crucial question: are traditions in Mediterranean livestock activities to be considered an obstacle or a source of innovation? This book provides a set of updated information and knowledge useful for researchers, students, extension services and policy-makers in the field of animal science.
Author: Allison B. Kaufman Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN: 110856125X Category : Psychology Languages : en Pages : 1032
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This handbook lays out the science behind how animals think, remember, create, calculate, and remember. It provides concise overviews on major areas of study such as animal communication and language, memory and recall, social cognition, social learning and teaching, numerical and quantitative abilities, as well as innovation and problem solving. The chapters also explore more nuanced topics in greater detail, showing how the research was conducted and how it can be used for further study. The authors range from academics working in renowned university departments to those from research institutions and practitioners in zoos. The volume encompasses a wide variety of species, ensuring the breadth of the field is explored.
Author: Patrick Aryee Publisher: Island Press ISBN: 1642832677 Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 386
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Did you know that mosquitoes' mouthparts are helping to develop pain-free surgical needles? Who'd have thought that the humble mussel could inspire so many useful things, from plywood production to a "glue" that can cement the crowns on teeth? Or that the design of polar bear fur may one day help keep humans warm in space? In everything from fashion to architecture, medicine to transportation, it may surprise you how many extraordinary inventions have been inspired by the natural world. In 30 Animals That Made Us Smarter, join wildlife biologist, TV host, and BBC podcaster Patrick Aryee as he tells stories of biomimicry, or innovations inspired by the natural world, that enrich our lives every day--and in some cases, save them.
Author: Steven M. Lonergan Publisher: Academic Press ISBN: 0128152788 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 302
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The Science of Animal Growth and Meat Technology, Second Edition, combines fundamental science- based and applied, practical concepts relating to the prenatal and postnatal growth of cattle, sheep and pigs. It provides the necessary components to understand the production and growth of livestock for safe and quality meat products and presents an understanding of the principles of meat science and technology that is needed to understand the meat industry. Information on the slaughter process of animals, muscle structure and meat tenderness, meat quality, meat safety, and microbiology makes this a valuable self-study reference for students and professionals entering the field. - Describes principles in muscle metabolism, meat quality and meat safety using case studies - Discusses the microbial safety of meat products, primary pathogens of concern, and pathogen detection - Offers solutions on how to control bacterial growth to improve the safety and quality of meat - Presents a new chapter on packaging for meat and meat products that focuses on flexible film technology, packaging materials and equipment technology - Includes new information on inspection systems prior to slaughter, during slaughter, and the inspection of meat processing systems
Author: Nizar M. Benazzouz PhD Publisher: Nizar M. Benazzouz PhD ISBN: Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 540
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Unveiling the Secrets Behind All Successful Creations Within the Human Matrix. Written by Digital Transformation Manager & Innovation Professor: Nizar M. Benazzouz, PhD Imagine a world where innovation permeates every facet of existence. A reality where the boundaries between perception and truth blur, revealing a deeper, more enigmatic understanding of our universe. In 'The Innovative Animal: Unveiling the Hidden Pattern within All Natural & Human Innovations,' prepare to embark on a journey that challenges your perception of reality, weaving together ancient wisdom and modern progress to uncover both the visible and hidden layers of the Matrix that shapes your very existence as it: Redefines the vast ocean of innovation beyond the typical business and technological boundaries, to include any natural or human, physical or mental creation serving a purpose. Dives into the deep waters of "change", and how this fundamental concept is intertwined with existence itself. Challenges and superpose western science and progress (quantum physics, industrial revolutions, etc.) and eastern philosophies and beliefs (Yin & Yang, religions, etc.) to build a comprehensive picture of the role of innovation in shaping our reality. Explores the 5 variables of the timeless innovative pattern: Need, Motivation, Creativity, Technology and Value. Provides a thought-provoking outlook into the state-of-the-art of human innovativeness and where it’s leading us as individuals and a species. BONUS: Demonstrates how you are subconsciously innovating your reality every second and how to take control of this process to your and others’ benefit. … Are you ready to expand your innovative consciousness and shatter the illusion that confines your perception to a single and maybe distorted reality ? Pick Up your Own Copy Today to Dive into the Dark Waters of the Matrix that Surrounds us All!
Author: Giorgio Presicce Publisher: Academic Press ISBN: 0128171081 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 307
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Reproductive Technologies in Animals provides the most updated and comprehensive knowledge on the various aspects and applications of reproductive technologies in production animals as well as companion, wild, exotic, and laboratory animals and birds. The text synthesizes historical information and recent discoveries, while dealing with economical and geographical issues related to the implementation of the same technologies. It also presents the effects of reproductive technology implementation on animal welfare and the possible threat of pathogen transmission.Reproductive Technologies in Animals is an important resource for academics, researchers, professionals in public and private animal business, and students at the undergraduate and graduate levels, as it gives a full and detailed first-hand analysis of all species subjected to the use of reproductive technologies. - Provides research from a team of scientists and researchers whose expertise spans all aspects of animal reproductive technologies - Addresses the use of reproductive technologies in a wide range of animal species - Offers a complete description and historical background for each species described - Discusses successes and failure as well as future challenges in reproductive technologies
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Author: Simon M. Reader
Author: R. Bouche
Author: Allison B. Kaufman
Author: Patrick Aryee
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Author: Steven M. Lonergan
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Author: Nizar M. Benazzouz PhD
Author: Giorgio Presicce