Life of an albatross: tackling individuality in studies of populations
A study published in Ecological Monographs follows 9,685 wandering albatrosses throughout their long lives, seeking the intrinsic differences that make some individuals outstanding performers Thursday, 7 December 2017 For Immediate Release Contact: Liza Lester, 202-833-8773 ext. 211, gro.asenull@retseLL When ecologists study populations of animals, they commonly round off the individuality of individuals, treating animals of the same species, sex, and…