Non‐consumptive predator effects (NCEs) are now widely recognised for their capacity to
shape ecosystem structure and function. Yet, forecasting the propagation of these predator …

Seed dispersal by animals is a complex phenomenon, characterized by multiple
mechanisms and variable outcomes. Most researchers approach this complexity by …

Biological invasions are a multi-stage process (ie, transport, introduction, establishment,
spread), with each stage potentially acting as a selective filter on traits associated with …

Foraging is risky and involves balancing the benefits of resource acquisition with costs of
predation. Optimal foraging theory predicts where, when and how long to forage in a given …

One of the strongest determinants of behavioural variation is the tradeoff between resource
gain and safety. Although classical theory predicts optimal foraging under risk, empirical …

Dietary variation within species has important ecological and evolutionary implications.
While theoreticians have debated the consequences of trait variance (including dietary …

Anthropogenic change has well-documented impacts on stress physiology and behavior
across diverse taxonomic groups. Within individual organisms, physiological and behavioral …

Antarctic biodiversity is affected by seasonal sea-ice dynamics driving basal resource
availability. To (1) determine the role of intraspecific dietary variability in structuring benthic …

Background Studying variation in life-history traits and correlated behaviours, such as
boldness and foraging (ie, pace-of-life syndrome), allows us to better understand how these …

Isotopic niche indices are increasingly used for assessing food web responses to ecological
stress. Understanding the trophic mechanisms that result in 'smaller'or 'larger'isotopic niche …