Mechanistic niche models are computational tools developed using biophysical principles to
address grand challenges in ecology and evolution, such as the mechanisms that shape the …

Seasonal bird migration may provide energy benefits associated with moving to areas with
less physiologically challenging climates or increased food availability, but migratory …

Over the last few decades North American flying squirrels (Glaucomys spp.) have
experienced dramatic northward range shifts. Previous studies have focused on the …

Climate change threatens biodiversity by compromising the ability to balance energy and
water, influencing animal behaviour, species interactions, distribution and ultimately …

Accurately predicting exposure of animals to climate change requires evaluating the effects
of warming on the microclimates they occupy. Birds, like many other taxa, make extensive …

Effective management of invasive species requires accurate predictions of their invasion
potential in different environments. By considering species' physiological tolerances and …

The study of mammalian energetics focuses on the complex connections between metabolic
rate, body temperature, thermoregulation, and much more. Knowledge of mammalian …