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Cognitive phenotypes of animals are shaped by the challenges they face throughout their lives and across evolutionary time. However, much cognitive research has focused on captive animals, largely divorcing them from these challenges. In this talk, I will present two lines of research investigating ... [mehr]

The marine iguana (Amblyrhynchus cristatus) is an iconic endangered species of the Galapagos archipelago which faces mounting anthropogenic threats. During the last three decades, much has been learned about the species from an ecological and evolutionary perspective. However — due to significant ... [mehr]

Migratory divides are junctures where populations of the same species following different migratory routes intersect. In white storks (Ciconia ciconia) migration strategies differ between the western and eastern flyways, yet the factors influencing flyway selection remain unclear. In this study, I ... [mehr]

Doing a PhD is very much related to a hero’s story. Starting highly motivated defining the research topic, PhD-students soon encounter the first obstacles. However, like heroes they will meet someone, a mentor, who will get deeply involved in their training as a researcher. This may be a supervisor ... [mehr]

Although the law on animal testing requires that wild animals used in animal testing be housed in a manner appropriate to the species and the animal, it does not provide any specific guidelines. There are a number of guidelines for this, some of which also have the character of a law. How are such ... [mehr]

As part of the annual Postdoc Appreciation Week, the MPI of Animal Behavior together with the Centre for the Advanced Study of Collective Behaviour is organizing a Career Day at the University of KN on September 20. The aim of the Career Day is to present alternative career options outside of ... [mehr]

Subterranean habitats are good roosts for many bat species, protecting them against predators and bad weather and favoring reproduction, parental care, and social interaction. Understanding how cave bat communities are related to caves can facilitate a better understanding of roost selection ... [mehr]

Soaring birds are highly dependent on rising air currents (uplifts) to fly long distances at very low energetic costs. Previous studies, based on observations and low-resolution atmospheric data, have shown that soaring birds tend to use mainly two types of uplifts, orographic and thermal uplifts ... [mehr]

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Both foraging and socializing have a profound influence on animal survival and reproductive success, and for many species, are interdependent. Social foraging thus encompasses a wide range of behaviors that help animals overcome diverse challenges. When animals exploit food sources that are ... [mehr]