The rate of adaptive evolution, the contribution of selection to genetic changes that increase
mean fitness, is determined by the additive genetic variance in individual relative fitness. To …

In the last few decades, important advances have been made in the knowledge on the
behavioral ecology of pair-living primates such as owl monkeys (Aotus spp.). With the …

Threatened species face numerous threats, including future challenges triggered by global
change. A possible way to cope with these challenges is through adaptive evolution, which …

Recombination, the process of DNA exchange between homologous chromosomes during
meiosis, plays a major role in genomic diversity and evolutionary change. Variation in …

To predict if a threatened species can adapt to changing selective pressures, it is crucial to
understand the genetic basis of adaptive traits, especially in species historically affected by …

Hatching failure affects up to 77% of eggs laid by threatened bird species, yet the true
prevalence and drivers of egg fertilization failure versus embryo mortality as underlying …

Many bird species have been observed shifting their laying date to earlier in the year in
response to climate change. However, the vast majority of these studies were performed on …

Extra‐pair paternity (EPP) is often linked to male age in socially monogamous vertebrates;
that is, older males are more likely to gain EPP and less likely to be cuckolded. However …

Understanding the factors driving dispersal behaviour and habitat selection in reintroduced
populations can be critical to reintroduction success. Social factors in particular can …

Early embryo mortality has recently been proven to be a significant component of avian
reproductive failure. Due to the difficulty in distinguishing eggs, which have suffered early …