Host-associated microbiomes play an increasingly appreciated role in animal metabolism,
immunity and health. The microbes in turn depend on their host for resources and can be …

Sexual selection has been studied as a major evolutionary driver of animal diversity for
roughly 50 years. Much evidence indicates that competition for mates favors elaborate …

Water is vital for mammals. Yet, as ephemeral sources can be difficult to find, it raises the
question, how do mammals locate water? Elephants (Loxodonta africana) are water …

To achieve reproduction, male solitary mammals need to locate females using chemical
communication with high levels of precision. In the case of giant pandas, the total estrus …

Harnessing the fear animals have of humans has the potential to aid in the conservation of
wildlife. Most vertebrates perceive humans as “super predators.” While predator cues are an …

Eavesdrop** on vocal signals allows animals to gather information about conspecifics.
For males, eavesdrop** can be a low-risk method for determining the dominance status …

The detection of dung odors is a crucial step in the food-searching behavior of dung beetles
(Coleoptera: Scarabaeoidea). Yet, whether certain compounds characteristic of a given …

Male vocalizations associated with courtship can play a key role in mate selection. They may
help females obtain information about males' quality and identity and/or may contain species …