DNA obtained from environmental samples such as sediments, ice or water (environmental
DNA, eDNA), represents an important source of information on past and present biodiversity …

Most nonhuman primates prey on vertebrates. Meat-eating, defined as ingestion of
vertebrate tissue, occurs in 12 families,≥ 39 genera, and≥ 89 species. It is most common in …

There exists an undeniable chasm between the capacities of humans and those of animals.
Our minds have spawned civilizations and technologies that have changed the face of the …

Genomic data provide an excellent resource to improve understanding of retrovirus
evolution and the complex relationships among viruses and their hosts. In conjunction with …

Knowing the density or abundance of primate populations is essential for their conservation
management and contextualizing socio‐demographic and behavioral observations. When …

Among mammals, humans are exquisitely sensitive to lipopolysaccharide (LPS), an
environmentally pervasive bacterial cell membrane component. Very small doses of LPS …

Lipid components of a putative human coprolite sample from the Paleoindian site of Paisley
Cave, Oregon (12,300 14C yr BP) were analyzed using GC/MS to explore its origin in light of …

Large‐scale genomic studies of wild animal populations are often limited by access to high‐
quality DNA. Although noninvasive samples, such as faeces, can be readily collected, DNA …

Both observational and indirect evidence are widely used to determine the diets of wild
animals. Direct observations are often assumed to provide the most comprehensive …

The consumption of insects by apes has previously been reported based on direct
observations and/or trail signs in feces. However, DNA-based diet analyses may have the …