Glenn J. Tattersall

Oxytocin neurons signal state-dependent transitions from rest to thermogenesis and behavioral arousal in social and non-social settings

The paper shows PVNOT neurons drive transitions from rest to thermogenesis and behavioral arousal in both social and non-social contexts in mice.

MUTALISM BETWEEN Ambystoma maculatum AND Oophila amblystomatis IS DEPENDENT ON LIGHT INTENISTY DURING PHOTOSYNTHETIC GROWTH

This study shows that light intensity affects photosynthetic growth of algae in a mutualistic relationship with salamander embryos, with higher algal growth leading to faster embryo development.

Influence of enclosure design on the behaviour and welfare of Pogona vitticeps

This study examines if naturalistic enclosures improve the behavior and welfare of captive bearded dragons compared to standard enclosures, finding mixed results.

Behavioural evidence of a humidistat: a temperature-compensating mechanism of hydroregulation

This study shows that spotted salamanders adjust their behavior to maintain a constant evaporation rate across different temperatures, highlighting a temperature-compensating hydroregulation mechanism.

Sub-zero temperatures during early spring migration in blue-spotted salamanders (Ambystoma laterale)

The paper documents blue-spotted salamanders migrating at sub-zero temperatures without freezing, suggesting they remain supercooled and active during migration.

Operative temperatures of Eastern Garter Snakes (Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis) reveal a Goldilocks effect for habitat use

The paper measures thermal preferences of eastern garter snakes in different habitats and finds they prefer mixed canopy cover despite lower thermal quality to avoid overheating.

Seasonal variation of behavioural thermoregulation in the Spotted Salamander (Ambystoma maculatum)

This study shows that Spotted Salamanders actively thermoregulate seasonally despite being fossorial, with higher thermoregulatory targets and thermophilic behaviors in the active season.