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Conservation Physiology

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Open Access journal from the Society for Experimental Biology. Publishing research, reviews, methods and perspectives in the field of Conservation Physiology. academic.oup.com/conphys

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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A reminder about our upcoming webinar. Sign up here ➡️ shorturl.at/97qC8 #CommunityConversations 💬🌎
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
How do African crowned eagles cope with rapid urbanisation?🦅 This #BioLogging study used GPS and accelerometery to show how energy expenditure varies across habitats, emphasising the need to preserve forests in urban planning. Read it here ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Welcome to our new Associate Editor Katie Edwards! As lead conservation scientist at Chester Zoo UK, Katie oversees the zoo’s lab facilities. She also develops physiological #Biomarkers to support conservation work.
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Welcome to our new Associate Editor Julia Nowack! @julianowack.bsky.social Julia runs the Cool Mammals Lab at Liverpool John Moores University UK, where she studies ecophysiology, thermoregulation and energetics of mammals.
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
✳️ Special issue open for submission ✳️ We are inviting submissions to a new #SpecialIssue on wildlife endocrinology, in collaboration with the International Society for Wildlife Endocrinology. Full details here ➡️ academic.oup.com/conphys/page...
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Seagrass restoration is valuable for marine conservation, yet replanting success is not guaranteed. This study shows how biochemical measurements can help restoration efforts by providing early indicators of seagrass transplant’s health. ➡️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Some Fraser River sockeye salmon face a challenging migration to their spawn site. This #BioLogging study used tags to reveal how salmon use and conserve energy, relying on burst swimming to reach their destination. Join the journey here⬇️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
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Madison Earhart, PhD @madisonearhart.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
hey everyone !!! wanna hear more about my sturgeon research?? wanna see more sturgeon pics and videos?? also wanna see cool science art?? come to my webinar!! linked below 🧪👩🏻‍🔬🌎🌐🐟🦑
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
✳️ New webinar alert! ✳️ As part of our #CommunityConversations 💬 series, Dr. Madison Earhart @madisonearhart.bsky.social will discuss her work using physiology, molecular biology and community science to inform white sturgeon conservation. Register here ➡️ shorturl.at/t66O8
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Fat reserves predict survival and reproduction in free-ranging wildlife. This new #BioLogging study tracks female elk with implanted biologgers, providing continuous tissue conductivity readings to monitor energy use in real time 🫎. Read here ⬇️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
We are happy to be sponsoring the Lund Thermal Biology symposium and #Conphys workshop. The workshop will be run by our current and former Editors in Chief @andreafuller.bsky.social and @sjcfishy.bsky.social along with @patricepottier.bsky.social & Natalie Briscoe.
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Vitamin D deficiency affects many rhinoceros species.🦏 This study looked at the influence of biological, geographical, and seasonal factors on vitamin D levels, finding that sunlight exposure had the greatest effect. ☀️Soak up the full study here⬇️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
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Dr. Emily S Choy (she/her), FRCGS @emilyschoy.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Happy to have been a coauthor of this new collaborative paper on the role of biologging tools in wildlife conservation, published in a special issue of @conphysjournal.bsky.social!
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
How have biologging tools evolved over time? This new #BioLogging perspective traces the history of these tools and emphasises their crucial role in guiding conservation of vulnerable species.🐧🦌 Discover the full article⬇️ doi.org/10.1093/conp...
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Yellowfin tuna feeding varies by location. This #BioLogging study uses electronic tagging to show differences in energy intake across the tropical Pacific, explaining size variation and informing conservation. Find out more here⬇️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...
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Andrea Fuller @andreafuller.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
New paper out with @sjcfishy.bsky.social and others, on the roles biologging and biotelemetry can play in conservation. The ‘golden age of biologging’ has yet to be fully realized. @conphysjournal.bsky.social
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Biologging and biotelemetry tools bridge behaviour and physiology to advance the conservation and management of wildlife
Abstract. The early days of animal tagging and tracking using electronic tags were largely restricted to biologists who were electronics hobbyists capable
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Faecal glucocorticoid metabolites give a non-invasive view of wildlife stress. This study validated three FGMs in hedgehogs, pinpointing one as the best marker of health and welfare, which could be a promising new tool for conservation.🦔 Read more ⬇️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Impacts of climate change are hard to predict in birds and bats.🐦️🦇 This #Review examines approaches to predict thermal vulnerability and gaps in our understanding of heat management which could guide conservation as temperatures rise. Read below⬇️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...
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Mechanistic insights into avian and chiropteran thermal risk exposure in a warming world
Abstract. Climate change threatens biodiversity by challenging animals’ ability to balance energy and water budgets, across timescales ranging from (i) acu
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Andrea Fuller @andreafuller.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Come join us at the Third Biannual Lund Thermal Biology Symposium on 27-29 October in Sweden. @conphysjournal.bsky.social is sponsoring travel grants to help students and ECRs attend. www.biology.lu.se/lundthermal2...
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Animal health, reproduction and survival in the age of humans 27–29 October 2026
Lund University.
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
The second of two companion reviews: how animals survive shifting-sand deserts, providing key insights for conservation.🦎 🌡️💧How do they breathe, fuel, and retain water in such extremes? ⬇️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...
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Physiology and the future of animals in shifting-sand deserts: respiration, energetics and water balance
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
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Oxford Academic @academic.oup.com · 24/08/2026
🐾 Are you interested in how biologging is transforming our understanding of animal physiology across freshwater, marine, and terrestrial ecosystems? Browse and bookmark this special issue of Conservation Physiology today: oxford.ly/4g9Bfik
Read now: special issue on biologging for conservation physiology. Conservation Physiology. Oxford University Press.
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Great work 👏👏
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
The first of two companion reviews: understanding survival of animals in shifting-sand deserts for conservation of these species.🦎 This review explores movement and thermal tolerance of animals in their sandy fortress. ⬇️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...
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Physiology and the future of animals in shifting-sand deserts: living, moving and thermoregulating in the sand
Abstract. The conservation of the animals of the shifting-sand deserts requires a thorough understanding of the physiological mechanisms that not only enab
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Andrea Fuller @andreafuller.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Fascinated by how animals survive in extreme environments? Take a read of these two new reviews by @duncanmitchellwits.bsky.social in @conphysjournal.bsky.social
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Physiology and the future of animals in shifting-sand deserts: living, moving and thermoregulating in the sand
Abstract. The conservation of the animals of the shifting-sand deserts requires a thorough understanding of the physiological mechanisms that not only enab
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Methods predicting responses of ectotherms to climate change which minimally disturb their behaviour need to be developed. This #Toolbox study tests a non-invasive way to measure body temperature in hatchling desert tortoises. 🐢 Full article ⬇️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...
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Validating infrared thermography for non-invasive estimation of internal body temperature in hatchling Mojave desert tortoises
Abstract. Quantifying thermoregulatory parameters, such as preferred and realized body temperatures, is essential for predicting ectotherm responses to cli
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
New paper: A new blood screening method for Australian pelicans could help track health and population stability as climate change impacts their wetland habitats. Discover more ⬇️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...
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Haematological and plasma biochemistry reference intervals for free-ranging Australian pelicans
The aim of this study was to establish haematological and plasma biochemistry reference intervals for free-ranging adult and pre-fledged juvenile Australia
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Poor thermoregulation signals physiological stress in mammals. This #BioLogging special issue study introduces a novel biologger to track body temperature in desert sheep, linking stress to mortality risk: a promising tool for conservation physiology. ⬇️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Pollutants from agricultural runoff can disrupt freshwater fish physiology. This study shows some contaminants disrupt hormonal signalling in eastern mosquitofish, diverting energy to reproduction at the expense of immune function. Find out more ⬇️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...
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Androgenic agricultural pollution suppresses immune function and alters reproductive allocation in eastern mosquitofish
Abstract. Anthropogenic pollution poses a serious threat to wildlife. Particularly concerning are endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) due to their abilit
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Faecal immunoglobin A is a non-invasive biomarker of immune function in mammals. This #Review shows how IgA can assess health, welfare and disease risk in zoo and wild mammals, while stressing that context is key for interpretation.🐒 🐘 Read here⬇️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...
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Faecal immunoglobulin A as a non-invasive biomarker of mucosal immunity and health in zoo and wild mammals
Abstract. Non-invasive biomarkers of immune function are increasingly important for assessing health, welfare and disease risk in zoo and wild mammals, par
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Keep calm and carry on: 🦈Greenland 'sleeper' sharks rarely encounter humans, making them vulnerable to man-made stress.🦈 This #ConsPhysinAction study measured catch-and-release responses, revealing a strong resilience and calm nature. Read more⬇️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...
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Greenland sharks keep their cool under fishing pressure
Hidden under the Arctic ice lives the world’s oldest vertebrate, the Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus). Quietly patrolling beneath the waves, these
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
🦞Climate change and bait shortages are reshaping lobster diets and thermal stress in the Gulf of Maine. This study shows temperature–diet effects on metabolism, stress tolerance, and survival. Bait guidelines are critical. Full article ⬇️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...
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Thermal acclimation and meal item shape postprandial aerobic performance in the American lobster (Homarus americanus)
Abstract. Rapid warming in the Gulf of Maine and shifts in bait usage in Maine’s lobster industry are altering the thermal and nutritional landscapes for A
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
✳️ Introducing our new #SpecialIssue: Insights and Tools from Biologging for Conservation Physiology ✳️ Featuring #Biologging research in freshwater, marine and terrestrial ecosystems 🐋 🐨 Bookmark the special issue to see new papers as they are published ➡️ shorturl.at/kSXnq
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Lars Bejder @lbejder1971.bsky.social · 01/08/2026
How off the press: Hollers et al. quantify the energetic consequences of going from rest to non-resting in humpback whales. Super helpful when evaluating impacts of disturbance academic.oup.com/conphys/arti... www.mmrphawaii.org/post/new-pub... @conphysjournal.bsky.social
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New publication: Energetic benefits of resting behaviour in humpback whale mother–calf pairs revealed by biologging and UAS-photogrammetry
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...
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
💡Nighttime artificial light is affecting coastal life. 🐟️ This study reveals that fish exposed to artificial light show metabolic changes which increase their predation risk.🐟️ Read here⬇️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...
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Artificial light at night suppresses the metabolic response of a coral reef fish to a virtual predator
Abstract. Artificial light at night is an increasingly widespread feature of coastal environments and is known to alter animal physiology, but its effects
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
🐋 New #BioLogging article: Human disturbance and ecosystem changes are driving higher energy depletion in humpback whale mother–calf pairs, raising concerns for whale health and population recovery. Read here⬇️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...
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Izzy Tiddy @izzylikesfish.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
New paper on the effects of artificial light on metabolic response to predation from our collaboration with Suzie Mills' lab at CRIOBE out now in @conphysjournal.bsky.social! Cool virtual reality ✅ Cute clownfish ✅ What more could you want? @shaunkillen.bsky.social doi.org/10.1093/conp...
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Artificial light at night suppresses the metabolic response of a coral reef fish to a virtual predator
Abstract. Artificial light at night is an increasingly widespread feature of coastal environments and is known to alter animal physiology, but its effects
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Physiological monitoring is key to understanding animal responses to environmental stress. This #toolbox study tests implantable biologgers in guanacos, highlighting why species-specific device choice matters for both welfare and data quality. Read here ⬇️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...
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Assessing the potential of subcutaneous biologging tools for physiological monitoring in a large terrestrial mammal, the Guanaco (Lama guanicoe)
Abstract. Physiological responses of animals to environmental and anthropogenic stressors are fundamental to effective conservation and wildlife management
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
✳️ Introducing our new #SpecialIssue: Insights and Tools from Biologging for Conservation Physiology ✳️ Featuring #Biologging research in freshwater, marine and terrestrial ecosystems 🐋 🐨 Bookmark the special issue to see new papers as they are published ➡️ shorturl.at/kSXnq
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Live-traded aquatic animals like shrimp face fluctuating, stressful conditions during transport. This review highlights how ecophysiological approaches can drive more ethical and sustainable aquaculture practices. Read the full article ⬇️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...
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An ecophysiological approach to improving health outcomes of ornamental shrimp during aquarium trade and transportation
Abstract. Ecophysiology examines the interactions between an organism’s physiology and its environment. It seeks to understand how an organism functions an
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Upama Aich @upama.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Watch this space! The paper in @conphysjournal.bsky.social should come out very soon. 🐟💉🐂
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Reusing your own text - efficient or unethical? Check out our new editorial exploring the ethics, limits, and implications of text recycling. 🖥️ With expert contributions from @andreafuller.bsky.social @kruthsatz.bsky.social & editorial staff Read here⬇️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
How do we test fish thermal tolerance on a warming planet? Our latest #Perspective article examines current methods, and the authors propose more ecologically relevant alternatives. Dive in⬇️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...
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The relevance and application of measures of thermal tolerance to fish ecology, conservation and aquaculture
Abstract. Over the past 20 years, the fish research community has invested considerable effort into measuring the thermal tolerance limits of many freshwat
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Thermal tolerance of adult Chinook salmon is well studied, but what about juveniles? This study assessed upper thermal limits of juvenile salmon using three different methodologies, to advance knowledge and improve conservation planning. Read here⬇️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...
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Effects of ecologically relevant acclimation temperature on upper thermal limits of juvenile Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha)
Abstract. Pacific salmon currently experience temperatures in freshwater that can reach or exceed their upper thermal limits, but little is known about the
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Andrea Fuller @andreafuller.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Can you recycle your own previously published text? While COPE guidelines exist, many authors are unaware of them, so we address this issue in a new editorial: academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...
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Text recycling: defining the boundaries of acceptable reuse of one’s own work
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
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Dr. Cosima Porteus @cosimaporteus.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Come to our session tomorrow morning in Modulo 2.1 at 9am! We have a great lineup of talks! Thank you to our sponsors @conphysjournal.bsky.social and @csz-sczofficial.bsky.social!
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Andrea Fuller @andreafuller.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social is proud to sponsor the Bidder Lecture at the annual SEB Conference in Florence @sebiology.bsky.social
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Can humans provide a “scarecrow effect” by sheltering prey from human-averse predators? Find out in this study which compared hormone profiles in eider duck exposed to different levels of predation and human disturbance. Read here ⬇️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...
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SEBiology @sebiology.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
The @conphysjournal.bsky.social Editor-in-Chief, @andreafuller.bsky.social, shares reflections on community, diversity, impact, and the journal’s direction in this new editorial. Read it here: academic.oup.com/conphys/arti... #ConservationPhysiology #SEB
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Two years at the editor’s desk: reflections on community, diversity and impact
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
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Epaulette sharks are a reef dwelling species with unusually high tolerance for low oxygen and acidification. This Perspective highlights the value of epaulette sharks as a model for shark conservation. Full article⬇️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...
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The ideal candidate for the job: how epaulette sharks (Hemiscyllium ocellatum) have emerged as a model for climate-ready shark conservation
Abstract. Sharks and rays are among the most threatened vertebrates; yet, mechanistic data to predict their responses to climate change remain sparse. We a
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Conservation Physiology @conphysjournal.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Together, climate change and infectious disease threaten the physiology and immune function of amphibians. This study explores the interplay between temperature, immune response and locomotion in frogs. Read here⬇️ academic.oup.com/conphys/arti...
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Thermal and immunological stress modulate the locomotor performance of female Xenopus laevis frogs
Abstract. Temperature strongly influences physiological performance and immune function in ectotherms, making ectotherms like amphibians particularly vulne
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