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PhD in behavioral ecotoxicology
We have an opening for a PhD position at the Department of Behavioural and Cognitive Biology at the University of Vienna. The project involves field & laboratory research on the effects of mercury contamination on behavioral endocrinology of a neotropical…
Read MoreMigratory passerines cope well with mild weather variability
Moderate weather conditions are not stressful for fit birds. Photo by Julia Slezacek
Read MoreSuper-fast breakdown or testosterone regulate male phenotypes in ruffs
© MPI for Biological Intelligence / Axel Griesch
Read MoreHow fish reveal the link between stress and problem-solving
Using a social cichlid, we demonstrate a potential link between stress recovery and behavioural flexibility, with important implications for adaptation to changing environments.
Read MoreHow do tropical birds cope with global warming?
A common potoo (Nyctibius griseus) remains lethargic throughout the hottest hours of the day
Read MoreSweet sap, savory ants
Woodpeckers taste sweet, but wrynecks lost the ability to taste sugars. Photo: © Charles Thomas (Macaulay Library ML180000101)
Read MoreFlight efficiency in Northern Bald Ibises
Intermittent flight reduces the high costs of flying
Read MorePhysiological innovation and courtship behaviour
Specialized metabolic, respiratory and cardiovascular systems sustain the neuromuscular demands of physically demanding courtship
Read MoreRead our article about bird migration in Der Standard
A look into the physiology of spring migration
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