Survival probability is predicted to underlie the evolution of life histories along a slow–fast
continuum. Hibernation allows a diverse range of small mammals to exhibit seasonal …

Phenology refers to the timing of events in the annual cycle of organisms. For temperate-
zone mammals, hibernation is one such event, but little is known about its phenology …

Aim Species richness is often strongly correlated with climate. The most commonly invoked
mechanism for this climate‐richness relationship is the more‐individuals‐hypothesis (MIH) …

In comparison to the mainland, populations of rodents on islands are often characterized by
a suite of life history characteristics termed the “island syndrome.” Populations of rodents …

The timing of reproduction is one of the most crucial life history traits, with enormous
consequences for the fitness of an individual. We investigated the effects of season and …

Given climate change, species' climatically suitable habitats are increasingly expected to
shift poleward. Some imperilled populations towards the poleward edge of their species' …

In social animals, body size can be shaped by multiple factors, such as direct genetic effects,
maternal effects, or the social environment. In ants, the body size of queens correlates with …

Juvenile survival to first breeding is a key life‐history stage for all taxa. Survival through this
period can be particularly challenging when it coincides with harsh environmental …

Abstract The New Mexico meadow jumping mouse Zapus hudsonius luteus is endemic to
the American Southwest. It has undergone severe declines in distribution over the past …

The maternal or paternal dietary composition can have important effects on various aspects
of their offspring's physiology. Studies from animal models and humans showed that a …