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Contributions of Behavior and
Physiology to Conservation Biology
Table of Contents
Editorial: Contributions of Behavior and Physiology to Conservation Biology
Author Contributions
Acknowledgments
Measures of Health Provide Insights Into the Coping Strategies of Urban Lizards
Introduction
Methods
Study Areas
Body Condition
Number of Ectoparasites
Cell-Mediated Immunity
H:L Ratio
Hormone Assay
Statistical Analysis
Results
Body Condition
Ectoparasites
Cell-Mediated Immunity
H:L Ratio
Testosterone
Correlations and PCA of Health Parameters
Discussion
Author Contributions
Funding
Acknowledgments
Supplementary Material
References
Hydric Balance and Locomotor Performance of Native and Invasive Frogs
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Ethics Approval Statement
Frog Collection and Husbandry
Rates of Evaporative Water Loss and Water Uptake
Locomotor Performance
Results
Rates of Evaporative Water Loss and Water Uptake
Locomotor Performance
Discussion
Data Availability
Author Contributions
Funding
Acknowledgments
References
Quantitative Behavioral Analysis of First Successful Captive Breeding of Endangered Ozark Hellbenders
Introduction
Methods
Broodstock and Artificial Stream
Behavioral Sequence Data Collection and Analysis
Results
Pre-oviposition Night
First Oviposition Night
Inter-Oviposition
Second Oviposition Night
Post-oviposition
Summary Comparisons Across Nights
Discussion
Conclusions
Ethics Statement
Author Contributions
Acknowledgments
Supplementary Material
References
Urbanization Alters Swimming Performance of a Stream Fish
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Wild-Caught Fish
Laboratory-Raised Fish
Animal Use Statement
Results
Wild-Caught Fish
Laboratory-Raised Fish
Discussion
Data Availability Statement
Author Contributions
Acknowledgments
Supplementary Material
References
Integrating Ecophysiological and Agent-Based Models to Simulate How Behavior Moderates Salamander Sensitivity to Climate
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Model Overview
Model Landscape Development
Agent Simulation
Model Process
Sensitivity Analysis
Data Analysis
Results
Discussion
Data Availability Statement
Author Contributions
Acknowledgments
Supplementary Material
References
Changing Migratory Behaviors and Climatic Responsiveness in Birds
Introduction
Methods
Data Collection
Statistical Analyses
Results
Discussion
Data Availability
Author Contributions
Funding
Acknowledgments
Supplementary Material
References
Starting on the Right Foot: Carryover Effects of Larval Hydroperiod and Terrain Moisture on Post-metamorphic Frog Movement Behavior
Introduction
Methods
Animal Collection and Rearing
Behavioral Assay- Runway Dispersal
Statistical Analysis
Results
Discussion
Data Availability
Ethics Statement
Author Contributions
Funding
Acknowledgments
References
RoundupTM With Corticosterone Functions as an Infodisruptor to Antipredator Response in Tadpoles
Introduction
Materials and Methods
Experiment 1: Stress Response to Glyphosate and CORT Exposure
RoundupTM Preparation
Water-Borne Corticosterone Assay
Experiment 2: Antipredator Behavior
Results
Experiment 1: Stress Response to Glyphosate and CORT Exposure
Experiment 2: Antipredator Behavior
Discussion
Ethics Statement
Author Contributions
Funding
Acknowledgments
References
Behavior in a Changing Landscape: Using Movement Ecology to Inform the Conservation of Pond-Breeding Amphibians
Introduction
Theoretical Framework of Movement Ecology
Exploitation Behavior
Exploration Behavior
Dispersal
Behavioral Ecology of Dispersal in Amphibians
Evolution of Dispersal and Dispersal Syndromes
Movement Ecology and Amphibian Conservation
Author Contributions
Acknowledgments
References
Integrating Behavior and Physiology Into Strategies for Amphibian Conservation
Introduction
Examples of Behavioral and Physiological Studies That Support Conservation Efforts
Case Study 1: Long-Term Behavioral Studies Inform Conservation of an Extinction-Prone Species
Case Study 2: Physiological Studies Reveal the Effects of Urbanization on A Threatened Stream Dwelling Salamander
Research Gaps and Future Directions
Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Acknowledgments
References
Mitigating Disease Impacts in Amphibian Populations: Capitalizing on the Thermal Optimum Mismatch Between a Pathogen and Its Host
Introduction
A suggestion for Fighting Bd in situ
Knowledge Gaps That Need to be Filled
Benefits and Limitations
Summary
Data Availability
Author Contributions
Funding
Acknowledgments
References
Non-invasive Methods for Measuring and Monitoring Stress Physiology in Imperiled Amphibians
Introduction
The Role of Glucocorticoids in Stress Physiology and the Capacity to Cope
Using Non-invasive Methods vs. Plasma or Whole-Body Homogenate in Amphibians
Validation of Urinary Corticosterone Profiling
Validation of Water-Borne Corticosterone Profiling
Non-invasive Sampling of Corticosterone Profile to the Threat of Predators in Amphibians
Fijian Ground Frogs and the Threat of Invasive Cane Toads
Spring-Endemic Salamander and the Threat of Predation by Introduced Fish
Directions for Future Research
Conclusion
Author Contributions
Acknowledgments
References
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