Sex is fundamental for the evolution and survival of most species. However, sex can also
pose danger, because it increases the risk of predation and disease transmission, among …

Highlights•Rodents exhibit extreme variation in acoustic signal structure.•Intraspecific
acoustic variation is often overlooked.•Acoustic variation is associated with ontogenic, social …

House mice, like many tetrapods, produce multielement calls consisting of individual
vocalizations repeated in rhythmic series. In this study, we examine the multielement …

A fundamental feature of vocal communication is that animals produce vocalizations with
different acoustic features in different behavioral contexts (contact calls, territorial calls …

Mate choice is a potent generator of diversity and a fundamental pillar for sexual selection
and evolution. Mate choice is a multistage affair, where complex sensory information and …

Studying pup isolation calls of wild rodents provides background for developing new early-
life animal models for biomedical research and drug testing. This study discovered a highly …

Deer mice (genus Peromyscus) are an emerging model for aging studies due to their
longevity relative to rodents of similar size. Although Peromyscus species are well …

To investigate biological mechanisms underlying social behaviors and their deficits, social
communication via ultrasonic vocalizations (USVs) in mice has received considerable …

Early-life experiences, including maternal deprivation and social isolation during
adolescence, have a profound influence on a range of adult social behaviors. Post-weaning …

The basolateral amygdala (BLA), a brain center of emotional expression, contributes to
acoustic communication by first interpreting the meaning of social sounds in the context of …