We know much about pathogen evolution and the emergence of new disease strains, but
less about host resistance and how it is signaled to other individuals and subsequently …

Toxoplasma gondii is a protozoan parasite capable of infecting any warm-blooded species
and can increase risk-taking in intermediate hosts. Despite extensive laboratory research on …

Through killing and instilling fear in their prey, large terrestrial carnivores shape the structure
and function of ecosystems globally. Most large carnivore species have experienced severe …

Transboundary movement of wildlife results in some of the most complicated and
unresolved wildlife management issues across the globe. Depending on the location and …

Although it is well established that density dependence drives changes in organismal
abundance over time, relatively little is known about how density dependence affects …

In view of the escalating anthropogenic impacts of climate change, habitat loss, and
fragmentation, a broad consensus within the science community has identified large …

Predators may create healthier prey populations by selectively removing diseased
individuals. Predators typically prefer some ages of prey over others, which may, or may not …

Large predators are thought of as ecological keystone species, posterchildren of
conservation campaigns, and sought-after targets of tourists and photographers. At the same …

Domestic animals have immense economic, cultural, and practical value and have played
pivotal roles in the development of human civilization. Many domesticates have, among their …

The host‐associated microbiome is an important player in the ecology and evolution of
species. Despite growing interest in the medical, veterinary, and conservation communities …