A climate-driven global redistribution of species is currently underway. As species alter their
geographical distributions under climate change, many will not only cross into new habitats …

The small, terrestrial eastern red-backed salamander is abundant on many forest floors of
northeastern North America. Dr. Robert Jaeger and many of his graduate students spent …

Since the first documented declines of amphibian species, researchers have learned how
nonnative species can depress amphibian populations and lead to local extinctions. Here …

Coping styles in response to stressors have been described both in humans and in other
animal species. Because coping styles are directly related to individual fitness they are part …

The nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus) has become a recent addition to the
local fauna of Illinois as a response to habitat alteration and climate change. This range …

Communication of information concerning the sender's quality or intentions is essential for
maintaining territories. Receivers that respond to dishonest signals that provide misleading …

When different species have common predators, selection should favor individuals that
respond to alarm cues from the other species. The Ozark zigzag salamander (Plethodon …

The nine-banded armadillo (Dasypus novemcinctus L.) is currently considered an invasive
species in parts of its range in the United States. As it continues to expand its range, more …

Chemical communication appears to be the primary mode of information transfer among
woodland salamanders of the genus Plethodon. These pheromones have been shown to …

Many prey use autotomy as an antipredator mechanism. Rapid regeneration of autotomized
appendages is beneficial because forfeited tissues may serve as organs for energy storage …