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From Cohesion to Norms: How Animal Groups Come, Stay, and Function Together

Ethology, Volume 132, Issue 9, Page 604-622, September 2026.
The present review underscores two salient points: In the context of evolutionary transitions to pair‐ and group living, it is imperative to acknowledge the distinction between selective forces that act during the origin of these social systems and those that act during their subsequent maintenance.
Peter M. Kappeler
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An Alternative Approach to Studying Humpback Whale Song Changes Over Time Using Occupancy Models

Marine Mammal Science, Volume 42, Issue 4, October 2026.
Franny Oppenheimer, Therese Donovan, James Hines, Kristin Rasmussen, Laura J. May‐Collado   +4 more
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Effects of Body Size and Environmental Region on the Nutritional Value of Small Pelagic Species in the California Current

Fisheries Oceanography, Volume 35, Issue 5, Page 722-736, September 2026.
ABSTRACT We evaluated the effects of regional environment and body size on the nutritional traits of five small pelagic species differing in habitat use, feeding behavior, and importance as prey for top predators in the California Current Large Marine Ecosystem (CCLME).
Alana M. Krug‐MacLeod, Miram R. Gleiber, Elan J. Portner, C. Anela Choy, Elizabeth A. Daly, Natasha A. Hardy, Larry B. Crowder, Stephanie J. Green   +7 more
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Genetic Identification and Population Assignment of Extralimital Sightings of Hector's Dolphins

Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems, Volume 36, Issue 8, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Genetic identification from extralimital sightings can determine whether an individual comes from a small or large population, with conservation implications. Such is the case for the endangered Hector's and critically endangered Māui dolphins of Aotearoa/New Zealand. We compare the success of three opportunistic sampling methodologies (biopsy,
E. L. Carroll, D. Steel, F. F. Tham, C. S. Baker, R. M. Hamner, C. Hansen, R. O'Rorke, R. Constantine   +7 more
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Broadening the semiaquatic scene: Quantification of long bone microanatomy across pinnipeds

The Anatomical Record, Volume 309, Issue 8, Page 2124-2150, August 2026.
Abstract Investigations of bone microanatomy are commonly used to explore lifestyle strategies in vertebrates. While distinct microanatomical limb bone features have been established for exclusively aquatic and terrestrial lifestyles, identifying clear patterns for the semiaquatic lifestyle remains more challenging.
Apolline Alfsen, Christian de Muizon, Olivier Lambert, Giovanni Bianucci, Antonia R. Kaffler, Matthew R. McCurry, Alexandra Houssaye, Rafael M. Varas‐Malca, Rodolfo Salas‐Gismondi, Oliver Hampe, Eli Amson   +10 more
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Placental crises: disruptive selection and maternal under‐investment as the foundations of mammalian placental evolution and dysfunction

Biological Reviews, Volume 101, Issue 4, Page 1627-1640, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Among the vertebrates, mammals are notable for the dominance of live birth and placental nutrition. The structural diversity of the mammalian placenta is remarkable, despite sharing a single common ancestor and conserved physiological functions.
Davis Laundon, Neil J. Gostling, Ian G. Reddin, Bram G. Sengers, Pascale Chavatte‐Palmer, Rohan M. Lewis   +5 more
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Observations of Shelling Behavior and Potential Evidence of Vertical Social Learning by Bottlenose Dolphins in the Great Sandy Marine Park, Queensland Australia

Marine Mammal Science, Volume 42, Issue 4, October 2026.
Alexis L. Levengood, Georgina V. Hume, Jessica M. Buckman, Isla Steel, Bridget E. Toohey, Peter Lynch, Cassandra Smith   +6 more
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The influence of rivers on seabird foraging ecology

Biological Reviews, Volume 101, Issue 4, Page 1704-1734, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Rivers act as vital arteries to the world's oceans, delivering fresh water and nutrients that sustain marine ecosystems. Globally, river flow increasingly is being altered by climate change and anthropogenic pressures; yet the significance of rivers to predatory marine species, such as seabirds, and the extent to which river‐related changes ...
Julia B. Morais, Andre Chiaradia, Richard D. Reina   +2 more
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Design Patterns for the Development and Implementation of Bioacoustic Deep Learning Recognizers

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 8, August 2026.
This paper presents a set of design patterns for developing and integrating Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) recognizers in bioacoustic monitoring programs. Using a western toad case study, we illustrate solutions to common challenges in model development and workflow integration. These patterns provide a practical framework to improve the efficiency,
Gavin Hurd, Robin Baron, Jesse Whittington   +2 more
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Is Blood Thicker Than Water? The Influence of Kin Within a Bull Shark Social Network

Ecology and Evolution, Volume 16, Issue 8, August 2026.
This study investigates how kinship (“kinfluence”) shapes social structure in an aggregation of adult bull sharks in Fiji by integrating genomic relatedness, pedigree reconstruction, and detailed behavioral data. It reveals that while genetic relatedness has a small but significant influence on social behavior, especially among males, kin‐category ...
Natasha D. Marosi, Darren P. Croft, David M. P. Jacoby, Samuel Ellis, Andrew M. Griffiths   +4 more
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