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Marking Activities of the Moose (Alces alces) in Central Yakutia
Abstract —The marking behavior and mediated communication of male moose in central Yakutia are studied. During rut, moose damage tree and shrub...
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Odorant-binding proteins in canine anal sac glands indicate an evolutionarily conserved role in mammalian chemical communication
BackgroundChemical communication is an important aspect of the behavioural ecology of a wide range of mammals. In dogs and other carnivores, anal sac...
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Signaling across the senses: a captive case study in pair-bonded red-bellied lemurs (Eulemur rubriventer) at the Duke Lemur Center, NC, USA
We provide a preliminary case study in red-bellied lemurs ( Eulemur rubriventer ) to illustrate a multimodal approach to understanding communication...
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Effectiveness of a commercial lure to attract red fox
In camera trap studies, attractants may be used to increase detection probabilities of wildlife, which may help to improve estimates of abundance and...
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Large Carnivores
Following historical efforts to eradicate them, large carnivores including gray wolves (Canis lupus), mountain lions (Puma concolor), black bears...
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The enemy of my enemy… Exotic mammals present biotic resistance against invasive alien conifers
Plant invasions are a widespread and recurring phenomenon that cause significant economic and environmental damage. Invasive alien conifers are weeds...
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Aotus: A Model to Synthesize Studies of Captive and Wild Primates
While often placed in opposition to one another, integrating data from studies of captive and non-captive nonhuman primates enhances our...
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The Sensory World of Fish
In school, you probably learned that humans have five senses. These are the sense of sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. There are also a...
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Research on Bees Flourishes with Karl von Frisch
With his carefully planned experiments, Karl von Frisch initiated one of the most intensively studied areas in modern zoology. An end to the...
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Wolverine Gulo gulo (Linnaeus, 1758)
This comprehensive species-specific chapter covers all aspects of the mammalian biology, including paleontology, physiology, genetics, reproduction...
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Pine Marten Martes martes (Linnaeus, 1758)
This comprehensive species-specific chapter covers all aspects of the mammalian biology, including paleontology, physiology, genetics, reproduction...
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Time allocation to balance group living trade-offs in Ethiopian wolves
Living in groups requires individuals to make trade-offs to maintain group cohesion and enhance individual and inclusive fitness. One way animals can...
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Camera traps reveal overlap and seasonal variation in the diel activity of arboreal and semi-arboreal mammals
Our study aimed to investigate seasonal variation in the activity of arboreal and semi-arboreal mammals and investigate their overlap in temporal...
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Evaluating density-weighted connectivity of black bears (Ursus americanus) in Glacier National Park with spatial capture–recapture models
BackgroundImproved understanding of wildlife population connectivity among protected area networks can support effective planning for the persistence...
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Distant neighbours: friends or foes? Eurasian beavers show context-dependent responses to simulated intruders
AbstractNeighbour-stranger discrimination is widespread in territorial animals, and depending on the relative threat posed by neighbours and...
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GC × GC-MS-Based Volatile Profiling of Male Domestic Cat Urine and the Olfactory Abilities of Cats to Discriminate Temporal Changes and Individual Differences in Urine
Domestic cats ( Felis silvestris catus ) are solitary and territorial, and mark their territories by spraying urine, which emits a strong odor produced...
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Factors affecting call usage in wild black-and-white ruffed lemurs (Varecia variegata) at Mangevo, Ranomafana National Park
Vocal communication is an important modality for group-living primates inhabiting dense forest habitats that can hinder visual and olfactory signals....
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A systematic scientometric review of paternal inheritance of acquired metabolic traits
BackgroundThe concept of the inheritance of acquired traits, a foundational principle of Lamarck’s evolutionary theory, has garnered renewed...
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Methods of Estimating Snow Leopard Abundance
To optimize the conservation strategies of snow leopard, it is necessary to know its distribution within an area and relative abundance in different...
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Test of four hypotheses to explain the function of overmarking in foals of four equid species
Overmarking occurs when one individual places its scent mark directly on top of the scent mark of another individual. Although it is almost...
