▪ Abstract Two consequences of terrestrial ectothermy (low energy needs and behavioral
control of body temperatures) have had major consequences for the evolution of reptile life …

Snakes of both sexes display remarkable flexibility and diversity in their reproductive tactics.
Many features of reproduction in female snakes (such as reproductive mode and frequency …

An animal's body condition will affect its survival and reproductive success, which influences
population dynamics. Despite its importance, relatively little is known about the body …

A definitive guide to the depth and breadth of the ecological sciences, revised and updated
The revised and updated fifth edition of Ecology: From Individuals to Ecosystems–now in full …

This book provides an introductory text in ecology aimed at undergraduate students and is
divided into sections entitled: introduction; conditions and resources; individuals …

The life histories of organisms can show pronounced variation in the way that the costs of
reproduction are financed. To facilitate discussions of this variation, two terms are increasing …

Summary 1 Although life‐history theory predicts substantial costs of reproduction,
individuals often show positive correlations among life‐history traits, rather than trade‐offs …

The strategy of relying extensively on stored nutrient reserves for reproduction (capital
breeding) was thought to be common in large‐bodied birds breeding in harsh environments …

Destruction of habitat due to urban sprawl, pollution, and deforestation has caused
population declines or even extinction of many of the world's approximately 2,600 snake …

Reproduction should reduce resources available for somatic investment and result in
fundamental trade‐offs among life‐history traits. Using 18 years of longitudinal data from …