A5036126866- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior
- Plant and animal studies
- Sleep and Wakefulness Research
- Circadian rhythm and melatonin
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Amphibian and Reptile Biology
- Zebrafish Biomedical Research Applications
- Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Primate Behavior and Ecology
La Trobe University
2016-2024
University of Antwerp
2014-2016
Despite the appealing hypothesis that carotenoid-based colouration signals oxidative status, evidence supporting antioxidant function of these pigments is scarce. Recent studies have shown lutein, most common carotenoid used by birds, can enhance expression non-visual traits, such as birdsong. Nevertheless, underlying physiological mechanisms remain unclear. In this study we hypothesized male European starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) fed extra lutein increase their song rate a consequence an...
Abstract Study Objectives In this study, we (1) describe sleep behavior and architecture, (2) explore how is regulated in dusky antechinus (Antechinus swainsonii), a small insectivorous marsupial. Our aim to provide the first investigation into homeostasis Methods Wild-caught male (n = 4) were individually housed large indoor cages under natural photoperiod of 10.5 h light/13.5 dark. Continuous recordings EEG, EMG, tri-axial accelerometry performed baseline conditions following 4-h extended...
Song is a sexually selected trait that thought to be an honest signal of the health condition individual in many bird species. For species breed opportunistically, quantity food may determinant singing activity. However, it not yet known whether quality plays important role this respect. The aim present study was experimentally investigate two calorie-free nutrients (lutein and cholesterol) determining expression behavior (song rate) other behaviors (locomotor activity, self-maintenance...
Song is a sexually selected trait that thought to be an honest signal of the health condition individual in many bird species. For species breed opportunistically, quantity food may determinant singing activity. However, it not yet known whether quality plays important role this respect. The aim present study was experimentally investigate two calorie-free nutrients (lutein and cholesterol) determining expression behavior (song rate) other behaviors (locomotor activity, self-maintenance...
Song is a sexually selected trait that thought to be an honest signal of the health condition individual in many bird species. For species breed opportunistically, quantity food may determinant singing activity. However, it not yet known whether quality plays important role this respect. The aim present study was experimentally investigate two calorie-free nutrients (lutein and cholesterol) determining expression behavior (song rate) other behaviors (locomotor activity, self-maintenance...