Biological rhythms are rhythmic fluctuations of biological functions that occur in almost all
organisms and on several time scales. These rhythms are generated endogenously and …

Differences in individual locomotor activity patterns may be linked to a number of ecological
factors, such as changes in ambient temperature or photoperiod. Observations on …

The naked mole-rat of the family Bathyergidae has been the showpiece for ageing research
as they contradict the traditional understanding of the oxidative stress theory of ageing …

The doubly labeled water (DLW) technique and indirect calorimetry enable measurement of
an animal's daily energy expenditure (DEE, kJ/day), resting metabolic rate (RMR, kJ/d) …

Highveld mole-rats (Cryptomys hottentotus pretoriae) are social rodents that inhabit
networks of subterranean tunnels. In their natural environment, they are rarely exposed to …

Many animals adapt their activity patterns to the best environmental conditions using daily
rhythms. African mole-rats are among the mammals that have become models for studying …

Climate change has caused aridification which can alter habitat vegetation, soil and
precipitation profiles potentially affecting resident species. Vegetation and soil profiles are …

Sub-lethal effects, such as oxidative stress, can be linked to various breeding and
thermophysiological strategies, which themselves can be linked to seasonal variability in …

Subterranean rodents can act as ecosystem engineers by shaping the landscape due to soil
perturbation and herbivory. At the same time, their burrow density is affected by …

The naked mole‐rat (Heterocephalus glaber) is a unique model mammal in which to study
socially induced inhibition of the hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal (HPG) axis. Naked mole …