There is a large and growing interest in non‐consumptive effects (NCEs) of predators.
Diverse and extensive evidence shows that predation risk directly influences prey traits …

Nest predation is a key source of selection for birds that has attracted increasing attention
from ornithologists. The inclusion of new concepts applicable to nest predation that stem …

Predator–prey relationships are a central component of community dynamics. Classic
approaches have tried to understand and predict these relationships in terms of …

In recent years, biologists and philosophers of science have argued that evolutionary theory
should incorporate more seriously the idea of 'reciprocal causation.'This notion refers to …

There is overwhelming evidence that synthetic pesticides have a negative impact on the
environment and human health, emphasizing the need for novel and sustainable methods …

Wind farms are a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels for mitigating the effects of climate
change, but they also have complex ecological consequences. In the biodiversity hotspot of …

Predators play a critical, top–down role in shaping ecosystems, driving prey population and
community dynamics. Traditionally, studies of predator‐prey interactions have focused on …

Carabid beetles can greatly contribute to biocontrol in agroecosystems, reducing both insect
pests and weed seeds. However, insect foraging and feeding behavior can be highly …

Maintaining energy balance and reproducing are important for fitness, yet animals have
evolved mechanisms by which the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal/interrenal (HPA/HPI) axis …

Little is known about how predators or their cues affect the acquisition and allocation of
energy throughout the ontogeny of prey organisms. To address this question, we have been …