Every day, we are faced with a thousand ways to die.

Yet, for the most part, we are able to assess the world around us and make decisions to avoid such a fate. Similarly, animals are faced with a myriad of dangers throughout the day and must make decisions that involve assessing their environment (i.e., where to breed?) and other animals (i.e., who is family? Who is foe?). Both adult and juvenile forms of many species have evolved an incredible range of traits that give them an edge over death: from long-distance navigation and kin recognition to complex social dynamics and intensive parental care, there are many examples of species successfully managing to survive harsh environments, competition, and predators.

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“Dr. Chloé Fouilloux’s work paints a vivid picture of parenthood, family, and growing up from an animal’s perspective. She has studied a South American poison frog (Dendrobates tinctorius) that is known for its intensive parental care. In its entirely, Fouilloux’s work explores how young offspring mediate the consequences of their parent’s choices. From environmental disturbance to navigating potential predators, Fouilloux’s findings have diverse applications in research that range from theoretical biology to applied conservation efforts.” — JYU Comm.

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