David R. Daversa

Retro-orbital blood sampling elicits short-term reductions in feeding behavior in western fence lizards (Sceloporus occidentalis)

This study shows retro-orbital blood sampling temporarily reduces feeding efficiency in western fence lizards.

Can urban fence lizards identify cats?

This study shows urban fence lizards can detect and respond to visual cues of domestic cats, suggesting cat-induced mortality is not due to undetectability.

Chytrid fungal infections in alpine toads proliferate during winter dormancy

The paper shows that the amphibian fungal pathogen Bd proliferates during winter dormancy in toads, increasing prevalence and intensity of infection.

Host species composition, not priority effects, determines infection risk in multihost-multiparasite amphibian communities

The study shows host community composition, not prior parasite exposure, determines infection risk from two amphibian parasites, with varying effects on different host species.