2020
Aging, Life History, and Human Evolution
Bribiescas R. Aging, Life History, and Human Evolution. Annual Review Of Anthropology 2020, 49: 1-21. DOI: 10.1146/annurev-anthro-010220-074148.BooksLife history variablesTissue-specific patternsPhylogenetic historyReproductive effortEnergetic investmentPopulation variationLife historyFossil recordHuman evolutionHominin lineageGreat apesCurrent understandingSpeciesLife spanEnvironmental influencesLineagesMammalsContemporary health challengesDegradationEvolutionGeneticsOrganismsSignificant variationHumansApes
2011
Urinary cortisol levels of gray‐cheeked mangabeys are higher in disturbed compared to undisturbed forest areas in Kibale National Park, Uganda
Jaimez N, Bribiescas R, Aronsen G, Anestis S, Watts D. Urinary cortisol levels of gray‐cheeked mangabeys are higher in disturbed compared to undisturbed forest areas in Kibale National Park, Uganda. Animal Conservation 2011, 15: 242-247. DOI: 10.1111/j.1469-1795.2011.00508.x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUndisturbed forest areasEnergetic stressHabitat disturbanceConservation effortsWild primate speciesChronic energetic stressForest areaHabitat variationWild populationsAnthropogenic stressUndisturbed forestFood availabilityWild animalsPrimate speciesHigher average cortisol levelsPhysiological responsesAnthropogenic effectsAnthropogenic activitiesDeleterious effectsStressWildConspecificsSpeciesReproductionDiurnal pattern
2010
Evolutionary Endocrinology
Bribiescas R, Muehlenbein M. Evolutionary Endocrinology. 2010, 127-143. DOI: 10.1017/cbo9780511781193.010.ChaptersLife historyHuman life historyHuman life history evolutionLife-history evolutionMultitude of functionsExotic vertebratesEvolutionary endocrinologyMicroevolutionary perspectiveHistory evolutionEvolutionary significanceEnvironmental cuesHomo sapiensRole of hormonesFossil specimenMate seekingSpeciesVeins of humansVertebratesHuman healthMost hormonesEvolutionCentral importanceGenesSenescenceReproductionIs group size related to longevity in mammals?
Kamilar J, Bribiescas R, Bradley B. Is group size related to longevity in mammals? Biology Letters 2010, 6: 736-739. PMID: 20462887, PMCID: PMC3001368, DOI: 10.1098/rsbl.2010.0348.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMaximum longevityPhylogenetic comparative methodsCorrelate of longevityLife history theoryLower predation riskGroup sizeEvolutionary timeSpecies longevityExtrinsic mortalityLow basal metabolic rateOpen habitatsMammal speciesPredation riskLarger speciesGroup size effectShort lifespanSpeciesMammalsBasal metabolic rateSignificant group size effectLongevityMetabolic rateBody massHabitatsPredation