In this module, you will learn about animal behaviour, primarily in the context of evolution and ecology. You will learn about the evolutionary framework that underlies the scientific understanding of animal behaviour, and be able to use examples drawn from a wide variety of animal species to explain key theoretical concepts. This module will cover many topics including behavioural ecology theory, natural selection of behaviour, inclusive fitness, social behaviour, co-operation, competition, communication, foraging, predator defence, mating systems, mate choice, mating competition, kin selection, altruism, infanticide, migration, tool use, culture, intelligence and conservation. You will learn about illustrative case studies involving all forms of animal life, including insects, mammals (e.g. chimpanzees, lions, elephants, whales, dolphins, bats), birds (e.g. albatrosses, capercaillies, dunnocks), amphibians (e.g. frogs), fish (e.g. butterfly fish), and insects (e.g. bees, katydids).