This comprehensive introductory text integrates evolutionary, ecological, and demographic
perspectives with new results from field studies and contemporary noninvasive molecular …

Among mammals, the order Primates is exceptional in having a high taxonomic richness in
which the taxa are arboreal, semiterrestrial, or terrestrial. Although habitual terrestriality is …

Research on cognitive abilities in wild animals allows us to understand how they behave
under ecologically and evolutionarily valid conditions. The combination of observational and …

The gut microbiome influences host's immunity, development, and metabolism and
participates in the gut–brain axis, thus impacting the health of the host. It is a dynamic …

Animals living in highly seasonal environments adapt their diets accordingly to changes in
food availability. The gut microbiome as an active participant in the metabolization of the …

Water plays a vital role in many aspects of sustaining life, including thermoregulation. Given
that increasing temperatures and more extreme weather events due to climate change are …

Most animal habitats are affected by humans. While some species tolerate and even benefit
from these changes, others suffer. Understanding when and how human-altered landscapes …

Geoffroy's spider monkeys (Ateles geoffroyi) satisfy their need for water mainly from food
items and arboreal water sources, but climate change and other anthropogenic impacts can …

Anthropogenic deforestation is a major threat to forest environments, as it leads to habitat
loss and fragmentation. Many species suffer from these consequences due to reduced …

Animals must navigate complex food and nutrient environments that are constantly in flux to
obtain the macro and micronutrients necessary for their growth, reproduction, and survival …