The bed nucleus of the stria terminalis (BNST) is a center of integration for limbic information
and valence monitoring. The BNST, sometimes referred to as the extended amygdala, is …

The new field of microbiome research studies the microbes within multicellular hosts and the
many effects of these microbes on the host's health and well-being. We now know that …

Baleen whales (Mysticeti) communicate using low-frequency acoustic signals. These long-
wavelength sounds can be detected over hundreds of kilometres, potentially allowing …

Outdoor recreation is increasing in intensity and space. Areas previously inaccessible are
now being visited by ever‐growing numbers of people, which increases human–wildlife …

Individuals occupying dominant and subordinate positions in social hierarchies exhibit
divergent behaviours, physiology and neural functioning. Dominant animals express higher …

All organisms have a stress response system to cope with environmental threats, yet its
precise form varies hugely within and across individuals, populations, and species. While …

Psychological stress and its inevitable trajectory toward mental health deteriorations such as
clinical and major depression has become an unprecedented global burden. The diagnostic …

Marine mammals (whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions, sea cows) use sound both actively and
passively to communicate and sense their environment, covering frequencies from a few …

Aquatic animals use and produce sound for critical life functions, including reproduction.
Anthropogenic noise is recognized as a global source of environmental pollution and …

Protective responses are pivotal in aiding organismal persistence in complex, multi-stressor
environments. Multiple-stressor research has traditionally focused on the deleterious effects …