Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 2, Issue 6 , Pages 188-192 , November 2007

Space, time, and unassuming animals

  • Christine Nicol, MA, DPhil

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests and correspondence: Christine Nicol, MA, DPhil, School of Veterinary Science, University of Bristol, Langford BS40 5DU, UK.

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PII: S1558-7878(07)00234-1

doi: 10.1016/j.jveb.2007.10.002

Journal of Veterinary Behavior: Clinical Applications and Research
Volume 2, Issue 6 , Pages 188-192 , November 2007

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