E. Ringler

The influence of partner presence and association strength on neophobia in tokay geckos

This study examines how the presence and association strength of a mating partner influence neophobia in tokay geckos, finding that weaker associations lead to faster exploration of novel environments in pair housing.

Contrasting parental roles shape sex differences in poison frog space use but not navigational performance

This study examines sex differences in poison frog spatial behavior and finds that parental roles influence space use but not navigational performance, challenging the adaptive specialization hypothesis.

Fear of the new? Geckos hesitate to attack novel prey, feed near objects and enter a novel space

This study assesses neophobia in Tokay geckos by testing their responses to novel prey, objects, and spaces, finding low repeatability across contexts and hesitation in novel situations.

First evidence towards chemical self-recognition in a gecko

The study tests whether tokay geckos can distinguish their own skin and faecal chemicals from those of unfamiliar conspecifics, finding higher response rates to unfamiliar chemicals.

Androgen responsiveness to simulated territorial intrusions in Allobates femoralis males: evidence supporting the challenge hypothesis in a territorial frog

The study tests the Challenge Hypothesis in Allobates femoralis frogs by measuring androgen responses to simulated territorial intrusions, finding a positive correlation between intrusions and androgen levels.