Major discoveries, including the role of DNA, the biological basis of psychology, and the human genome, missed out on science’s top recognition

Infant macaques showed immune changes and signs of faster aging years after inhaling smoke

Tooth analysis has revealed that the king of the dinosaurs was as warm-blooded as a human or an elephant

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Abstract. The early days of animal tagging and tracking using electronic tags were largely restricted to biologists who were electronics hobbyists capable

Discovery in hamsters suggests path toward inducing hibernation in mammals that don’t do it naturally

Dufour et al. combine multi-sensor geolocator data from 411 individuals across 56 landbird species to quantify nocturnal and diurnal migratory flight. They show that nocturnal migration is the dominan...

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Abstract. Quantifying thermoregulatory parameters, such as preferred and realized body temperatures, is essential for predicting ectotherm responses to cli

Abstract. The many invertebrates and reptiles of the shifting-sand deserts, and their rare mammals, live in and on the sand. Their conservation requires a

Abstract. The conservation of the animals of the shifting-sand deserts requires a thorough understanding of the physiological mechanisms that not only enab

Peer review has been the cornerstone of scientific inquiry for centuries and is considered the backbone of scientific quality and rigour (Spier, 2002). Des

As climate change ramps up, scientists must urgently understand how night-time heat makes it harder for our bodies to rest and recover.

Abstract. Non-invasive biomarkers of immune function are increasingly important for assessing health, welfare and disease risk in zoo and wild mammals, par

Research suggests that the combination of incentives to publish and the use of large language models will lead to more papers, but they will be less refined.

We are excited to share our newest publication in Conservation Physiology on humpback whale mother-calf energetics written by PhD candidate Gussie Hollers and coauthors! Link to the full paper: doi.or...

Herders and experts tell the BBC how Africa's camels are suffering because of extreme heat.

Abstract. Over the past 20 years, the fish research community has invested considerable effort into measuring the thermal tolerance limits of many freshwat

Press Release:  Endangered Wildlife Trust

Text recycling, or the re-use of one’s own previously published text, is a widespread yet underrecognized issue in academic publishing. Many authors remain

Abstract. Sharks and rays are among the most threatened vertebrates; yet, mechanistic data to predict their responses to climate change remain sparse. We a

Abstract. Temperature strongly influences physiological performance and immune function in ectotherms, making ectotherms like amphibians particularly vulne

As I conclude my second year as Editor-in-Chief of Conservation Physiology, I look back on a challenging but enjoyable period, shaped by my commitment to m

Abstract. Post-release survival in catch-and-release fisheries is highly variable and context dependent, yet management agencies often apply uniform surviv

Critically endangered Tapanuli orangutan population falls after heavy rain and landslides, fuelled by climate crisis, in North Sumatra

By Walter R Jubber, Andrea Fuller, Maria Paniw Drylands cover over 40% of Earth’s land surface. When we think about biodiversity in drylands, we often picture aboveground shrubs, flowers sprouting …