Animal tag technology keeps coming of age: an engineering perspective
Animal-borne tags (biologgers) have now become extremely sophisticated, recording data
from multiple sensors at high frequencies for long periods and, as such, have become a …
from multiple sensors at high frequencies for long periods and, as such, have become a …
Factors in the decline of the African penguin: Are contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) a potential new age stressor?
The African penguin is currently experiencing a significant decline, with just over 10,000
breeding pairs left. A substantial body of research reflects the impacts of contaminants of …
breeding pairs left. A substantial body of research reflects the impacts of contaminants of …
Variation in species composition, size and fitness of two multi-species sea turtle assemblages using different neritic habitats
MM Lamont, D Johnson - Frontiers in Marine Science, 2021 - frontiersin.org
The neritic environment is rich in resources and as such plays a crucial role as foraging
habitat for multi-species marine assemblages, including sea turtles. However, this habitat …
habitat for multi-species marine assemblages, including sea turtles. However, this habitat …
Dredging transforms the seafloor and enhances functional diversity in urban seascapes
Landscape modification alters the condition of ecosystems and the complexity of terrain, with
consequences for animal assemblages and ecosystem functioning. In coastal seascapes …
consequences for animal assemblages and ecosystem functioning. In coastal seascapes …
Fine-scale foraging effort and efficiency of Macaroni penguins is influenced by prey type, patch density and temporal dynamics
Difficulties quantifying in situ prey patch quality have limited our understanding of how
marine predators respond to variation within and between patches, and throughout their …
marine predators respond to variation within and between patches, and throughout their …
Accelerometry predicts prey-capture rates in the deep-diving king penguin Aptenodytes patagonicus
Remotely estimating prey-capture rates in wild animals is key to assess foraging success. In
diving animals, accelerometers have been particularly useful to remotely detect prey …
diving animals, accelerometers have been particularly useful to remotely detect prey …
Foraging conditions for breeding penguins improve with distance from colony and progression of the breeding season at the South Orkney Islands
Background According to central place foraging theory, animals will only increase the
distance of their foraging trips if more distant prey patches offer better foraging opportunities …
distance of their foraging trips if more distant prey patches offer better foraging opportunities …
Innovative use of depth data to estimate energy intake and expenditure in Adélie penguins
Energy governs species' life histories and pace of living, requiring individuals to make trade-
offs. However, measuring energetic parameters in the wild is challenging, often resulting in …
offs. However, measuring energetic parameters in the wild is challenging, often resulting in …
Quantity over quality? Prey-field characteristics influence the foraging decisions of little penguins (Eudyptula minor)
GJ Sutton, JPY Arnould - Royal Society Open Science, 2022 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Quantifying prey characteristics is important for understanding the foraging behaviour of
predators, which ultimately influence the structure and function of entire ecosystems …
predators, which ultimately influence the structure and function of entire ecosystems …
Influence of hunting strategy on foraging efficiency in Galapagos sea lions
The endangered Galapagos sea lion (GSL, Zalophus wollebaeki) exhibits a range of
foraging strategies utilising various dive types including benthic, epipelagic and …
foraging strategies utilising various dive types including benthic, epipelagic and …