Handbook of Animal Migration

Animal migration is the periodic movement of species from one location to another, often driven by seasonal changes and environmental pressures. Migration typically involves travel over long distances to access more favourable habitats for feeding, breeding or overwintering. The drivers of migration include changes in temperature, photoperiod (day length) and resource availability, which influence the animals' physiological and behavioural responses. Migratory species often rely on innate behaviours, environmental cues and celestial or geomagnetic navigation to complete their journeys. Migration plays a crucial role in species survival and reproductive success by providing access to essential resources and suitable conditions for growth and development. Despite the inherent risks and energy demands, migration remains a vital adaptive strategy in the animal kingdom, promoting biodiversity and ecosystem stability. This book unravels the recent studies in the field of animal migration. It strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within this field. Those with an interest in the animal kingdom would find this book helpful.