While biomedical researchers have long appreciated the influence of maternally derived
glucocorticoids (GCs) on offspring phenotype, ecologists have only recently begun exploring …

The chemical senses are crucial for squamates (lizards and snakes). The extent to which
squamates utilize their chemosensory system, however, varies greatly among taxa and …

We examined chemical communication in male and female European pond turtles (Emys
orbicularis). In simultaneous binary choice tests, a focal animal was given a choice between …

Highlights•Lizards' adaptive fleeing from invasive fire ants was generalized to native
ants.•Increased fleeing by fence lizards was not generalized to a native avian …

Variations at both the genetic and phenotypic levels play an important role in responses to
food and food-related stimuli. Knowledge of such variations is crucial to understanding how …

Because of their unique morphological and ecological characteristics (ie being obligate
carnivorous, solitary, and ingesting their prey whole), snakes are expected to show unusual …

Ecological and phenotypic convergence is a potential outcome of adaptive radiation in
response to ecological opportunity. However, a number of factors may limit convergence …

In a predator–prey interaction, the fitnesses of the predator and the prey depend on their
abilities to recognize each other, a process that may involve different sensory modalities …

Adaptations to foraging requirements have molded sensory capacities of animals in
intriguing and sometimes spectacular ways, including evolution of echolocation by bats and …

The ability to discriminate among potential prey is foundational for predators making
foraging decisions, as well as for the evolution of food preferences. Eastern Indigo Snakes …