Publications by authors named "Kate M Richardson"
Links between personality, early natal nutrition and survival of a threatened bird.
Philos Trans R Soc Lond B Biol Sci
September 2019
Article Synopsis
- Variation in animal personality traits can significantly impact survival and reproduction, making them important for understanding wildlife population dynamics.
- Despite recognizing this importance, integrating personality research into conservation practices is still rare.
- A study on the endangered hihi bird found that early nutrition affects personality traits like boldness, which in turn influences survival rates, highlighting the potential for targeted conservation strategies based on these findings.