Variation in local population size predicts social network structure in wild songbirds
The structure of animal societies is a key determinant of many ecological and evolutionary
processes. Yet, we know relatively little about the factors and mechanisms that underpin …
processes. Yet, we know relatively little about the factors and mechanisms that underpin …
[HTML][HTML] Are nonsocial species more social than we think? Seasonal patterns in sociality in a solitary terrestrial carnivore
Animal sociality, the extent and manner in which conspecifics associate with each other,
ultimately affects an individual's survival and reproductive success. It is shaped by the …
ultimately affects an individual's survival and reproductive success. It is shaped by the …
Indirect genetic effects increase heritability estimates for male and female extra-pair reproduction
The question of why females engage in extra-pair behaviors is long-standing in evolutionary
biology. One suggestion is that these behaviors are maintained through pleiotropic effects …
biology. One suggestion is that these behaviors are maintained through pleiotropic effects …
Not so social in old age: demography as one driver of decreasing sociality
J Schroeder, J Dunning, AHH Chan… - Philosophical …, 2024 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Humans become more selective with whom they spend their time, and as a result, the social
networks of older humans are smaller than those of younger ones. In non-human animals …
networks of older humans are smaller than those of younger ones. In non-human animals …
Divorce is linked with extra‐pair paternity in a monogamous passerine
The question of why socially monogamous females engage in extra‐pair behaviour is long‐
standing in evolutionary biology. Due to a lack of empirical support among passerine birds …
standing in evolutionary biology. Due to a lack of empirical support among passerine birds …
The ontogeny of social networks in wild great tits (Parus major)
Sociality impacts many biological processes and can be tightly linked to an individual's
fitness. To maximize the advantages of group living, many social animals prefer to associate …
fitness. To maximize the advantages of group living, many social animals prefer to associate …
Sexual conflict and social networks in bed bugs: effects of social experience
JL Yan, JR Rosenbaum, S Esteves… - Behavioral …, 2024 - academic.oup.com
Living in groups can provide essential experience that improves sexual performance and
reproductive success. While the effects of social experience have drawn considerable …
reproductive success. While the effects of social experience have drawn considerable …
Indirect genetic effects improve female extra-pair heritability estimates
S Dobson, J Dunning, T Burke, HY Janet Chik… - bioRxiv, 2022 - biorxiv.org
The question of why females engage in extra-pair behaviours is long-standing in
evolutionary biology. One suggestion is that these behaviors are maintained through …
evolutionary biology. One suggestion is that these behaviors are maintained through …