Evolution is rapidly gaining attention as an important driver of ecological process. Yet,
evolution via sexual selection has generally been omitted from this emerging synthesis. Our …

While we joke that men are from Mars and women are from Venus, our gender differences
can't compare to those of many other animals. For instance, the male garden spider …

The sheer beauty and impressiveness of animal migrations have long puzzled observers
and raised the questions of how these animals find their way, what initiates their migrations …

Gut microbiota plays an important role for bird biological and ecological properties, and sex
and diet may be important intrinsic and extrinsic factors influencing gut microbial …

Many bird populations have recently changed their migratory behavior in response to
alterations of the environment. We collected data over 16 years on male Great Bustards (Otis …

The current development of renewable energy infrastructure (EI) can lead to an irreversible
loss of biodiversity, but negative impacts can be minimised through effective planning. As a …

The choice of an appropriate sample size for a study is a notoriously neglected topic in
behavioural research, even though it is of utmost importance and the rules of action are …

Factors responsible for individual variation in partial migration patterns are poorly known,
and identifying possible causes of these changes is essential for understanding the flexibility …

The conservation of bustards (Otididae) is a major global challenge. As large birds of open
grassland and dryland habitats, they are attractive to hunters, both animal and human, while …

Migratory birds typically fly long distances in response to large‐scale seasonal climate
variation. However, most migratory species are partial migrants, and some fly only short …