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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Valeria Fattoruso, Gianfranco Anfora, Valerio Mazzoni
Summary: This study provided a detailed ethogram of GW mating behavior for the first time and characterized the vibrational signals emitted during pair formation. The analysis showed that courtship is a key stage for mating success in GW, leading to overlapped duet stage. The possibility of using vibrational playbacks to interfere with GW mating communication is considered a promising option for pest control in greenhouses.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Entomology
R. R. Rix, G. C. Cutler
Summary: Exposure to sublethal concentrations of pesticide may stimulate reproduction, behavior, and predation of beneficial insect predator P. maculiventris without compromising its effectiveness as a natural enemy.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2021)
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Biology
Juho Jolkkonen, Kevin J. Gaston, Jolyon Troscianko
Summary: Fear in prey species is influenced by lighting levels, with low light reducing flight initiation distance (FID) and higher intensity illumination increasing FID. Artificial light sources have a greater impact than natural sources. The reluctance of Eurasian curlew to fly in low light is due to the risks associated with low-light flight and their desire to remain in valuable foraging areas. These findings highlight the role of artificial light in shaping the landscape of fear and its interaction with foraging decisions and flight costs.
COMMUNICATIONS BIOLOGY
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Environmental Sciences
Ashley Kobisk, Matthew A. Kwiatkowski
Summary: The production of artificial light at night by human activities can negatively impact the natural environment and alter animal behavior. This study focused on anurans in east Texas and investigated whether artificial light influenced male call site selection. Results showed that males at brighter sites called from darker locations within the overall brighter environment, suggesting that urbanization and light pollution may affect their ability to avoid illuminated areas for calling.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Pavel R. Soukup, Joacim Naslund, Johan Hojesjo, David S. Boukal
Summary: Habitat complexity influences aquatic ecosystems at multiple levels but there are research gaps and limitations hindering a full synthesis of its effects. High-resolution studies and consideration of ecological feedback are needed to better understand the role of habitat complexity in aquatic communities and ecosystems. Future research should focus on non-linear responses and incorporate multi-level experiments and monitoring to improve our knowledge in this area.
WILEY INTERDISCIPLINARY REVIEWS-WATER
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Orjan Johansson, Charudutt Mishra, Guillaume Chapron, Gustaf Samelius, Purevjav Lkhagvajav, Tom McCarthy, Matthew Low
Summary: This study found that snow leopards are facultatively nocturnal and have seasonal shifts in activity patterns, while their prey have consistent diurnal activity. The reasons for these patterns include concealing in darkness, predatory ambush preference for low-intermediate light, and seasonal adjustments for thermoregulation in extreme environments.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Ecology
Viraj R. Torsekar, Moshe Zaguri, Dror Hawlena
Summary: This study found that some animals can maintain size assortative mating (SAM) even in the presence of predation risk, although the size ratio between mates may be different. Larger males tend to stay near safe burrows and win male-male contests against smaller conspecifics. The findings suggest that prey can anticipate future costs of predation and assess the expected reproductive value of mates based on this information.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hemant Singh, Amira Sharief, Bheem Dutt Joshi, Vineet Kumar, Tanoy Mukherjee, Kailash Chandra, Nitin Bhardwaj, Mukesh Thakur, Lalit Kumar Sharma
Summary: This study assessed the coexistence and interspecific interactions of three ungulate species in the Indian Himalayan region. The results showed that species occupancy probabilities were influenced by environmental variables and the presence of other interacting species. Evidence of interspecific interaction among species pairs was found.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Ecology
Tara van der Westhuizen, Marietjie Landman, Graham I. H. Kerley
Summary: Invertebrate communities in hypolithic habitats in the eastern Karoo of South Africa are diverse, with a microclimate environment that is conducive to survival. However, community structure is not only influenced by species-area relationships, microclimate, and predators, but also by complex interactions among these factors, indicating the importance of studying hypolithic patches as refugia.
JOURNAL OF ARID ENVIRONMENTS
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Laurie D. Maynard, Julia Gulka, Edward Jenkins, Gail K. Davoren
Summary: Individuals within the same population can exhibit different foraging behaviors and responses to environmental changes, which may not be detectable at the population level. Some individuals may maintain their foraging areas and habits when prey availability increases, while others may shift their foraging areas and habits in response to changing conditions. This highlights the importance of considering individual-level strategies in future studies on generalist species.
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Ecology
Lea Pollack, Amelia Munson, Matthew S. Savoca, Pete C. Trimmer, Sean M. Ehlman, Michael A. Gil, Andrew Sih
Summary: This article presents an expanded cue-response framework using signal detection theory to predict variation in animals' behavioral responses to novel situations. By considering three behavioral options, the study provides a more holistic perspective and distinguishes between severe and moderate traps, guiding management strategies in a changing world.
TRENDS IN ECOLOGY & EVOLUTION
(2022)
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Ecology
Edwin J. Parker, Russell A. Hill, Nicola F. Koyama
Summary: The translation discusses the spatial variation in risk perception and response behaviors of the samango monkey, highlighting the significant influence of perceived risk from eagles on the spatial distribution of critical life-functioning behaviors. Fruit availability and habitat features also play a role in risk perception. These findings suggest that risk perception in samango monkeys occurs at multiple scales and is influenced by various factors.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jae-Kang Lee, Tae-Kyung Eom, Dong-Ho Lee, Hyeongyu Ko, Shin-Jae Rhim
Summary: The study evaluated the effects of diverse ecological factors on the home range and core area of red-backed voles in a natural deciduous forest. Factors such as altitude, lunar phase, temperature, and understory vegetation were found to influence the distribution of the voles. This research provides valuable insights into the ecological factors affecting animal distributions.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Lara M. Southern, Tobias Deschner, Simone Pika
Summary: Intraspecies violence, including lethal interactions, is common in mammals while interspecies violence is mainly studied in the context of predation and competition. The study provides information on two lethal coalitionary attacks of chimpanzees on western lowland gorillas in Gabon, discussing them in relation to theories of predation, competition, and intraspecific interactions. The findings may lead to further research on interspecies interactions and aid in understanding behavioral adaptations and interspecific killing in the hominin lineage.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
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Ornithology
Ethan J. Temeles
Summary: Studies of foraging and territory economics in free-living animals have been limited, with research largely focused on nectar-feeding birds due to ease of observation. The benefits of territorial defense for Northern Harriers were found to come from the accumulation of resources on territories, reducing time and energy costs. Territorial harriers were able to meet their daily energy needs even with the added cost of defense, while non-territorial harriers faced energy expenditure exceeding their daily needs in some cases.
JOURNAL OF ORNITHOLOGY
(2022)
