Explore the foundational principles of behavioral biology with “Tinbergen’s Legacy: Function and Mechanism in Behavioral Biology.” This essential read revisits the groundbreaking work of Nobel laureate Niko Tinbergen, whose four ‘whys’ revolutionized the scientific study of animal behavior. Featuring a reprint of Tinbergen’s seminal article and contemporary insights from leading biologists, the book examines causation, development, function, and evolution through modern evidence. Discover how Tinbergen’s enduring legacy integrates with current trends in evolutionary psychology and neuroecology. With a foreword by Aubrey Manning, this volume is indispensable for graduate students and researchers in animal behavior, behavioral ecology, and evolutionary biology seeking to understand the core of modern behavioral science. A must-have for “The Bookish Owl” collection.