<em>Journal of Animal Ecology</em> publishes animal ecology research that advances ecological theory, generates ecological insights, or addresses broad ecological principles.

Prospecting for a future breeding site is an essential component of informed natal and breeding dispersal. It allows individuals to reduce the uncertainty of their environment by gathering personal a...

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Highly mobile pelagic seabirds face numerous land-based threats during their breeding seasons, including invasive alien species, climate change, and diseases, which drive population declines. Using f...

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus (HPAIV) is currently causing major wild animal population crashes all over the world including Antarctica. Yet…

The management of invasive non-native species is a global challenge, particularly for long-lived trees. Individual-based models (IBMs) and expert knowledge are valuable tools for evaluating different...