Predators affect prey by killing them directly (lethal effects) and by inducing costly
antipredator behaviours in living prey (risk effects). Risk effects can strongly influence prey …

The event of giving birth is an essential part of animal production. In dairy cattle production,
there are substantial economical and welfare-related challenges arising around the time of …

This chapter examines mechanisms of high-level visual perception in primates from a
comparative viewpoint. After introducing a conceptual framework for thinking about the …

Highlights•We examined the effects of Thomson's gazelle fawns' transition from hiding on
maternal behaviour.•Fawns transitioning out of hiding were at higher risk than younger …

Partial migration, a phenomenon wherein only one fraction of a population migrates, is
taxonomically widespread. While well-studied in birds and fish, partial migration in large …

Highlights•Mothers need to respond to different types of risks to protect offspring.•Mothers
increase vigilance and protective behaviour when infanticide risk is higher.•Dingo calls did …

Saiga antelopes Saiga tatarica tatarica give birth in large aggregations, and offspring follow
the herd soon after birth. Herding is advantageous as anti-predator strategy; however …

Due to the vulnerability of neonatal ungulates, selection of a birth site can have important
implications for offspring survival and thus fitness of the mother. We studied parturition site …

Birth site location can have enormous implications for female reproductive success. Some
ungulate species demonstrate consistent birth site fidelity, while others shift birth locations …

Predation prompts the evolution of antipredator traits, molds behaviour, and can lead to the
evolution of parental care. We investigated parental care and predator-avoidance behaviour …