We propose a practical concept that distinguishes the particular kind of weaponry that has
evolved to be used in combat between individuals of the same species and sex, which we …

Ungulates exhibit diverse mating systems that range from monogamous pair territories to
highly polygynous leks. We review mating systems and behaviors across ungulates and …

During the past two decades, techniques for faecal steroid analysis have been developed
and have been used for research with mammalian, bird and, to a lesser extent, reptile …

Only≈ 2600 black rhinoceros survive today, mainly in small, isolated populations of< 100
animals. The management of remaining black rhinoceros populations aims at preserving …

Intraspecific differences in movement behaviour reflect different tactics used by individuals
or sexes to favour strategies that maximize fitness. We report movement data collected from …

Chez les baleines à bosse (Megaptera novaeangliae), le nombre de mâles excède le
nombre de femelles dans les quartiers d'hiver et les mâles se font compétition physiquement …

Archaeological and theoretical evidence reviewed here indicates that Clovis-era foragers
exterminated mammoths and mastodonts in North America around 11,000 radiocarbon …

Background The two forms of white rhinoceros; northern and southern, have had contrasting
conservation histories. The Northern form, once fairly numerous is now critically …

We describe white rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) mortality at Pilanesberg National Park,
South Africa, focussing on mortality caused by African elephant (Loxodonta africana). We …

Mammals commonly communicate olfactorily via urine. However, the extent to which they
communicate via dung, another waste product, is unknown. Behavioural studies suggest …