Chronobiology by moonlight
Most studies in chronobiology focus on solar cycles (daily and annual). Moonlight and the
lunar cycle received considerably less attention by chronobiologists. An exception are …
lunar cycle received considerably less attention by chronobiologists. An exception are …
Expanding the actions of cortisol and corticosterone in wild vertebrates: A necessary step to overcome the emerging challenges
We conducted a review of scientific articles published between 2000 and 2014 and
evaluated how frequently various aspects of cortisol and corticosterone (CORT) actions …
evaluated how frequently various aspects of cortisol and corticosterone (CORT) actions …
[BOOK][B] Physiological adaptations for breeding in birds
TD Williams - 2012 - books.google.com
Physiological Adaptations for Breeding in Birds is the most current and comprehensive
account of research on avian reproduction. It develops two unique themes: the consideration …
account of research on avian reproduction. It develops two unique themes: the consideration …
Stress response and the value of reproduction: are birds prudent parents?
In vertebrates, stressors such as starvation or predator attacks stimulate the rapid elevation
of circulating glucocorticoid hormones, triggering physiological and behavioral responses …
of circulating glucocorticoid hormones, triggering physiological and behavioral responses …
Stress in the city: meta-analysis indicates no overall evidence for stress in urban vertebrates
As cities continue to grow it is increasingly important to understand the long-term responses
of wildlife to urban environments. There have been increased efforts to determine whether …
of wildlife to urban environments. There have been increased efforts to determine whether …
Patterns of aging in the long-lived wandering albatross
VJ Lecomte, G Sorci, S Cornet… - Proceedings of the …, 2010 - National Acad Sciences
How does an animal age in natural conditions? Given the multifaceted nature of
senescence, identifying the effects of age on physiology and behavior remains challenging …
senescence, identifying the effects of age on physiology and behavior remains challenging …
Corticosterone predicts foraging behavior and parental care in macaroni penguins
Corticosterone has received considerable attention as the principal hormonal mediator of
allostasis or physiological stress in wild animals. More recently, it has also been implicated …
allostasis or physiological stress in wild animals. More recently, it has also been implicated …
Oil and natural gas development has mixed effects on the density and reproductive success of grassland songbirds
Oil and natural gas development has increased dramatically in native grasslands over the
past 25 years. Some grassland songbirds are less abundant in areas with oil and gas …
past 25 years. Some grassland songbirds are less abundant in areas with oil and gas …
Natural selection and glucocorticoid physiology
Glucocorticoid hormones are considered potent modulators of trade‐offs between
reproduction and survival. As such, selection should affect glucocorticoid physiology …
reproduction and survival. As such, selection should affect glucocorticoid physiology …
Foraging strategies of Adélie penguins: adjusting body condition to cope with environmental variability
Animals modulate breeding effort by balancing investment in self-maintenance against
investment in their young, potentially impacting reproductive success when faced with …
investment in their young, potentially impacting reproductive success when faced with …