When faced with potential predators, animals instinctively decide whether there is a threat
they should escape from, and also when, how, and where to take evasive action. While …

Bipedal hopping is a specialized mode of locomotion that has arisen independently in at
least five groups of mammals. We review the evolutionary origins of these groups, examine …

Background Snake venoms are trophic adaptations that represent an ideal model to
examine the evolutionary factors that shape polymorphic traits under strong natural …

The way species use their habitat dictates their intra-and interspecific interactions. We
studied the effects of the microhabitat type and slope on the movement behaviour of the …

The selection pressures that arise from capturing prey and avoiding predators are some of
the strongest biotic forces shaping animal form and function. Examining how performance …

Many animals exhibit morphological specializations driven by the extreme selective
pressure of predation, and understanding how such specializations shape escape …

Chemosensory searching in squamates with specialized tongue–vomeronasal systems is
well-documented. By tongue-flicking, these reptiles gather important chemical cues from …

When predators rely on high-speed movements to capture prey, prey often exhibit traits that
result in correspondingly extreme physical performance. Biomechanical studies of these …

Many cursorial and large hopping species are extremely efficient locomotors with various
morphological adaptations believed to reduce mechanical demand and improve movement …

Upon sensing predators in their vicinity, many prey species perform antipredator displays
that are thought to provide information to the predator that deters it from attacking (predator …