Animal
social
systems
are
remarkably
diverse.
Linking
this
diversity
to
its
ecological
and
evolutionary
drivers
consequences
has
been
a
major
focus
of
biological
research.
Initial
efforts
have
done
within
groups,
populations,
species.
Equipped
with
information,
researchers
now
turning
investigations
structure
that
comparative
in
nature.
However,
comparing
networks
remains
considerable
logistical
analytical
challenge.
Here
we
present
the
‘layers
latency
framework’,
conceptual
framework
helps
uncover
study
latent
structures
interest
them.
We
then
use
examine
how
can
tackle
some
central
challenges
animal
networks,
focusing
on
differences
between
behaviour
type,
sampling
effort,
scale
network
size.
For
each
these
points,
describe
why
they
create
for
analyses,
suggest
potential
directions
solutions.
The
layers
help
identify
features
(or
cannot)
compare.
In
doing
so,
facilitates
advances
cross-species
studies
generate
new
important
insights
into
variation
across
kingdom.
PLoS Biology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(3), P. e3002523 - e3002523
Published: March 5, 2024
The
honey
bee
is
a
powerful
model
system
to
probe
host–gut
microbiota
interactions,
and
an
important
pollinator
species
for
natural
ecosystems
agriculture.
While
bacterial
biosensors
can
provide
critical
insight
into
the
complex
interplay
occurring
between
host
its
associated
microbiota,
lack
of
methods
noninvasively
sample
gut
content,
limited
genetic
tools
engineer
symbionts,
have
so
far
hindered
their
development
in
bees.
Here,
we
built
versatile
molecular
tool
kit
genetically
modify
symbionts
reported
first
time
technique
feces.
We
reprogrammed
native
bacterium
Snodgrassella
alvi
as
biosensor
IPTG,
with
engineered
cells
that
stably
colonize
bees
report
exposure
molecules
dose-dependent
manner
through
expression
fluorescent
protein.
showed
fluorescence
readout
be
measured
tissues
or
These
techniques
will
enable
rapid
building
bacteria
answer
fundamental
questions
research.
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
379(1916)
Published: Oct. 28, 2024
Ageing
affects
almost
all
aspects
of
life
and
therefore
is
an
important
process
across
societies,
human
non-human
animal
alike.
This
article
introduces
new
research
exploring
the
complex
interplay
between
individual-level
ageing
demography,
consequences
this
holds
for
structure
functioning
societies
various
natural
populations.
We
discuss
how
Special
Issue
provides
a
foundation
integrating
perspectives
from
evolutionary
biology,
behavioural
ecology
demography
to
provide
insights
into
shapes
individuals’
social
behaviour
associations,
in
turn
impacts
networks,
processes
(such
as
disease
or
information
transfer)
fitness.
Through
examining
these
topics
taxa,
invertebrates
birds
mammals,
we
outline
contemporary
studies
are
using
populations
advance
our
understanding
relationship
age
society
innovative
ways.
highlight
key
emerging
themes
Issue,
such
sociality
lifespan
health,
genetic
ecological
underpinnings
adaptive
strategies
employed
by
different
species.
conclude
that
underscores
importance
studying
diverse
systems
interdisciplinary
approaches
advancing
both
more
generally.
part
discussion
meeting
issue
‘Understanding
’.
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 30, 2025
Long-lived
iteroparous
organisms
vary
resource
expenditures
toward
migration
and
reproduction
in
response
to
individual
physical
factors
conspecific
interactions,
which
can
affect
future
reproductive
timing
interval.
Reproductive
actions
lead
trade-offs
associated
with
allocations
current
vs.
reproduction,
including
longer
interval,
require
additional
study.
The
objective
of
this
study
was
evaluate
associations
between
stream
characteristics,
behaviors,
breeding
demographics
spawning
periodicity
lake
sturgeon
(Acipenser
fulvescens).
We
used
Radio
Frequency
Identification
tags
monitor
by
male
(N
=
1931)
female
683)
adults
over
seven
consecutive
years
(2016
through
2022)
the
Black
River,
Cheboygan
Co.,
MI.
ordinal
regression
models
quantify
associations.
Male
(1.60
±
0.63
years;
mean
SE)
decreased
increasing
body
size
intra-sex
interactions
increased
cumulative
temperature,
discharge,
number
inter-sex
complete
river
migrations
a
season.
Female
(3.19
0.05
years,
upstream
swimming
time
interactions.
Results
demonstrated
shortened
as
age,
opportunities
decreased,
while
may
be
more
individualized
is
likely
affected
acquisition.
Journal of Animal Ecology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 11, 2025
There
is
a
vast
and
ever-accumulating
amount
of
behavioural
data
on
individually
recognised
animals,
an
incredible
resource
to
shed
light
the
ecological
evolutionary
drivers
variation
in
animal
behaviour.
Yet,
full
potential
such
lies
comparative
research
across
taxa
with
distinct
life
histories
ecologies.
Substantial
challenges
impede
systematic
comparisons,
one
which
lack
persistent,
accessible
standardised
databases.
Big-team
approaches
building
databases
offer
solution
facilitating
reliable
cross-species
comparisons.
By
sharing
both
expertise
among
researchers,
these
ensure
that
valuable
data,
might
otherwise
go
unused,
become
easier
discover,
repurpose
synthesise.
Additionally,
large-scale
collaborations
promote
culture
within
community,
incentivising
researchers
contribute
their
by
ensuring
interests
are
considered
through
clear
guidelines.
Active
communication
contributors
during
standardisation
process
also
helps
avoid
misinterpretation
ultimately
improving
reliability
Here,
we
introduce
MacaqueNet,
global
collaboration
over
100
(https://macaquenet.github.io/)
aimed
at
unlocking
wealth
for
macaque
social
The
MacaqueNet
database
encompasses
from
1981
present
61
populations
14
species
first
publicly
searchable
affiliative
agonistic
We
describe
establishment
steps
took
start
collective,
creation
collaborative
implementation
entry
retrieval
protocols.
share
MacaqueNet's
component
resources:
R
package
standardisation,
website
code,
relational
structure,
glossary
terms
use.
With
all
components
openly
accessible,
can
act
as
fully
replicable
template
future
endeavours
establishing
