Cryptic function loss occurs when the ecological function of an animal population is
significantly altered as a result of disturbance, even though the species is still present in the …

Research on non‐human primates in the endangered tropical dry forest of Sector Santa
Rosa (SSR), Área de Conservación Guanacaste (ACG), was launched in 1983 and is now …

Research on the gut microbiota of free-ranging mammals is offering new insights into dietary
ecology. However, for free-ranging primates, little information is available for how …

Seed dispersal is a key process affecting the structure, composition and spatial dynamics of
plant populations. Numerous plant species in the tropics rely upon animals to disperse their …

Personality traits shape individual perceptions of risks and rewards, and so, should affect
how animals value and use their environment. Evidence is emerging that personality affects …

Home range (HR) size variation is often linked to resource abundance, with sex differences
expected to relate to sex‐specific fitness consequences. However, studies generally fail to …

The development of GPS tags for tracking wildlife has revolutionised the study of home
ranges, habitat use and behaviour. Concomitantly, there have been rapid developments in …

Most primates live in lowland ecosystems; however, some species have been particularly
successful at colonizing higher altitudes, such as night monkeys (genus Aotus). Studies of …

Understanding the amount of space required by animals to fulfill their biological needs is
essential for comprehending their behavior, their ecological role within their community, and …

Extreme climate events can have important consequences for the dynamics of natural
populations, and severe droughts are predicted to become more common and intense due …