Individual vocal recognition (IVR) has been well studied in mammals and birds. These
studies have primarily delved into understanding IVR in specific limited contexts (eg parent …

Vocalizations of anuran amphibians have received much attention in studies of behavioral
ecology and physiology, but also provide informative characters for identifying and …

China appears to have constrained transmission of COVID-19 outside of Hubei Provence
through rapid and intensive containment and mitigation interventions. Most countries only …

Animal sociality plays a crucial organisational role in evolution. As a result, understanding
the factors that promote the emergence, maintenance, and diversification of animal societies …

Frogs and toads (Order Anura) are among the most vocal of vertebrates. Yet in most species
only the male produces long-range signals. Such advertisement calls are produced …

Animals settle disputes through contests (Archer, 1988, Hardy and Briffa, 2013, Huntingford
and Turner, 1987). These disputes occur when animals compete to determine priority …

Many territorial species respond less aggressively to familiar neighbours than to unfamiliar
floating strangers based on individual differences in acoustic signals. This form of social …

Many territorial animals are less aggressive towards neighbours than to strangers, a
phenomenon known as the 'dear enemy effect'. However, there has been little research on …

Highlights•Male olive frogs defend their territories using vocalizations and physical
fights.•Their vocalizations are highly individually distinct.•Territory holders are more …

Duets in pair-bonding primates serve as a primary mode of communication between pairs,
and duets may provide cues to conspecifics regarding the calling individual or pair. Here, we …