Research on the thermal ecology and physiology of free‐living organisms is accelerating as
scientists and managers recognize the urgency of the global biodiversity crisis brought on by …

Metamorphosis, classically defined as a spectacular post-embryonic transition, is well
exemplified by the transformation of a tadpole into a frog. It implies the appearance of new …

Amphibians exhibit an incredible diversity of reproductive and life-history strategies,
including various forms of nest construction and nesting behaviour. Although anuran …

Most animals begin life in eggs, protected and constrained by a capsule, shell, or other
barrier. As embryos develop, their needs and abilities change, altering the costs and …

Anthropogenically induced changes to the natural world are increasingly exposing
organisms to stimuli and stress beyond that to which they are adapted. In aquatic systems, it …

Covering diverse species from garter snakes to Komodo dragons, this book delves into the
evolutionary origins and fascinating details of the mysterious social lives of reptiles. Reptiles …

Adaptations of post‐hatching animals have attracted far more study than have embryonic
responses to environmental challenges, but recent research suggests that we have …

Many species are currently adapting to cities at different latitudes. Adaptation to urbanization
may require eco‐evolutionary changes in response to temperature and invasive species that …

Egg clutches of many animals hatch synchronously due to parental control [1, 2] or
environmental stimulation [3, 4]. In contrast, in some animals, embryos actively synchronize …

Environmentally cued plasticity in hatching timing is widespread in animals. As with later life‐
history switch points, plasticity in hatching timing may have carryover effects that affect …