Sierra Nevada Aquatic Research Laboratory

11 May, 11 AM - 30 Jun, 02 AM

The overall goal of the project is to evaluate the significance of energetic limitations on male reproductive behavior. Specifically, is energy limiting male mating success, and if so, how? Energy limitations are at the core of behavioral and ecological theories pertaining to individual variation in reproductive success, yet little is actually known about whether and how variation in key energetic parameters map onto this. The general approach employed by this project involves manipulating energy availability through provisioning treatments, and observing subsequent performance during the breeding period. Thus this project presents a rare integration of behavior, physiology and field experimentation which will provide insights into the energetics of male reproductive success. In 2003, the research will focus on 1. male mate searching patterns 2. testing protocols for assessing immune state in Belding's ground squirrels (Spermophilus beldingi). All of the animal work will take place in Yosemite National Park. Samples will be returned to SNARL for processing, requiring the use of lab space and housing.

Visit #1142 @Sierra Nevada Aquatic Research Laboratory

Approved

Under Project # 968 | Research

University of Nebraska - Biological Sciences

faculty - University of Nebraska

Reservation Members(s)

Group of 4 Research Assistant (non-student/faculty/postdoc) May 11 - Jun 30, 2003 (51 days)
Gwen Bachman May 11 - Jun 30, 2003 (51 days)

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Lab 1 5 May 11 - Jun 30, 2003
Q8 5 May 11 - Jun 30, 2003