Nests are built by a wide variety of animals as functional receptacles for developing eggs
and offspring, and they play a critical role in the reproductive biology of many species …

Background Parental allocation and reproductive success are often strongly influenced by
environmental factors. In this respect, salinity is a key factor influencing species distributions …

The causes and consequences of interspecific variation in sex-specific contributions to
animal parental care are relatively well understood during pregnancy or incubation and …

Many animals build structures that are used for shelter, reproduction or to capture prey. The
type of material used to build these structures is likely to influence their solidity …

Individuals may vary consistently in their architectural makeup of the constructions they
build, which might have tremendous implications for their ecology and fitness. In particular …

Humans cooperate to build complex structures with culture-specific architectural styles.
However, they are not the only animals to build complex structures nor to have culture. We …

The tubenose goby, Proterorhinus semilunaris, has expanded its range throughout Europe.
Comprehensive studies to identify its impact on native riverine ecosystems, however, are …

A host of animals build architectural constructions. Such constructions frequently vary with
environmental and individual/colony conditions, and their architecture directly influences …

In aquatic environments, externally developing eggs are in constant contact with the
surrounding water, highlighting the significance of water parameters and pathogens for egg …

Highlights•Nest defence is a particularly costly component of parental care.•Yet, little is
known about how nest-builders react to the threat of future predation.•Egg predator …