Much like us, when a bird is sick, it reduces activity, stops eating and loses weight. This is a core part of the immune …
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I am searching for a master student that would like to do their master thesis project with me, possibly Ola Olsson, and Anne-Maarit Hekkala …
Climate warming is especially pronounced in Arctic regions, where ecosystems are experiencing stronger and faster changes than the global average. This leads not only …
Do plants living in contrasting climates carry genetic signatures of adaptation? This project investigates two natural populations of Iris atropurpurea growing under Mediterranean and …
The impact of social factors on migratory behaviours in birds is of key interest globally. For example, migratory birds spend substantial time at stopovers …
Bees are extraordinary navigators -- using only a few learning flights, bees are able to build internal memories of their visual surroundings that allow …
Many flowering plants rely on visual and chemical signals to attract pollinators. Food-deceptive orchids attract their pollinators without offering nectar rewards, instead exploiting pollinator …
The average reproductive performance of birds has been shown to be lower in polluted areas (Eeva & Lehikoinen, 1995; Peach et al, 2008, Barton …
Bird migration is to a large degree a nocturnal affair, as many birds start their migratory flights soon after sunset and fly until early …
Light is a powerful cue that guides and controls much of life on earth. Sunlight also follows a predictable and steady schedule, at least …
Global changes, including climate warming and habitat change, are posing unprecedented and accelerating threats to biodiversity and functioning of high-altitude and -latitude ecosystems. Nonetheless, …
Environmental conditions in cities differ in many regards from nearby natural areas, providing many challenges for the animals living there. As a result, urban …
Imagine hiking in the trailless wilderness of northern Sweden. You leave your tent to admire the scenery. After passing the first mossy hill you …
Are you interested in mammals? Do you want to study evolution? We are looking for a Master student to work with an exciting project …
There are two subspecies of willow warblers Phylloscopus trochilus breeding in Sweden. In autumn, the southern subspecies P. t. trochilus migrates over the Iberian …
Did you ever wonder why there are so many variation in flowers and their colors? Flower color is one of the most striking traits …
We are looking for a Master student interested in evolutionary ecology, quantitative genetics, macroevolution and biodiversity to join Tsuboi’s lab studying wing morphology of …
Project information: Bark beetles are typically found in close association with a diverse community of fungal symbionts, yet it is unclear why these insects …
Migratory birds use daylength, or photoperiod, to align their migration schedules to the annual cycle, and geomagnetic information for compass orientation and positioning. How …
Ready to lead your own ecological research project in the field? We are looking for Master students interested in evolutionary ecology, sensory ecology, and …