Most research on mechanisms of aging is being conducted in a very limited number of
classical model species, ie, laboratory mouse (Mus musculus), rat (Rattus norvegicus …

Laboratory-based research dominates the fields of comparative physiology and
biomechanics. The power of lab work has long been recognized by experimental biologists …

Wildlife tourism is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the tourism industry, where feeding
animals is often applied to increase the probability of up-close encounters. However, directly …

Environmental temperature affects physiological functions, representing a barrier for the
range expansions of ectothermic species. To understand the link between thermal …

Global warming affects the Arctic more than any other region. Mass media constantly relay
apocalyptic visions of climate change threatening Arctic wildlife, especially emblematic …

Sharks represent the earliest group of jawed vertebrates and as such, they may provide
original insight for understanding the evolution of sleep in more derived animals …

Contemporary studies on aging and longevity have largely overlooked the role that
adaptation plays in lifespan variation across species. Emerging evidence indicates that the …

Sharks occupy diverse ecological niches and play critical roles in marine ecosystems, often
acting as apex predators. They are considered a slow-evolving lineage and have been …

Field metabolic rate (FMR) is a holistic measure of metabolism representing the routine
energy utilization of a species living within a specific ecological context, thus providing …

Wild animals are under selective pressure to optimise energy budgets; therefore, quantifying
energy expenditure, intake and allocation to specific activities is important if we are to …