News and research highlights from the research group "Behavioural Genetics and Evolutionary Ecology"

A super enzyme helps male ruffs break down sex hormones more

A genetic conflict between the sexes promotes intraspecific diversity in ruffs more

However, their parental care depends on the survival prospects of the chicks more

Waders display fascinating behaviour patterns, but are also exemplary for the loss of biodiversity more

In populations with an unbalanced adult sex ratio, male plovers take care of the young more