Research in ecology and wildlife biology remains crucial for increasing our knowledge and
improving species management and conservation in the midst of the current biodiversity …

A 20-month recapture analysis of 1001 individually marked mesquite lizards (Sceloporus
grammicus) suggests that variation in thermal quality across three altitudes influences …

The use of color markings (eg, non-toxic paint, dye, or pens) is frequently employed by
herpetologists to track individuals within a population, but effects of these markings on study …

The immune system allows animals to survive the constant attacks of pathogens. Although it
is essential for survival and fitness, the performance of the immune system can decline with …

Juvenile growth rates are thought to be restricted by available food resources. In animals
that grow throughout the year, such as tropical lizards, growth is therefore predicted to be …

Age estimation through skeletochronology and mark-recapture of free-living Liolaemus
leopardinus (Squamata: Liolaemidae) from Chile. Age determination is a crucial component …

Demographic models are useful for analyzing the effect of selective pressures on
populations. Polymorphic populations display dramatic variation in phenotype, and different …

Demography is intimately related to the evolution of the life history of a species, since it
describes the patterns of variation in the growth, maturation, reproduction, and survival of an …

Establishing links between the evolution and ecology of a species is one of the central facets
of organismal biology. Quantifying the past and present flow of genetic material between …

Population studies often incorporate capture‐mark‐recapture (CMR) techniques to gather
information on long‐term biological and demographic characteristics. A fundamental …