Chapter 12 Video Guide

ConceptSpeciesVideo DescriptionVideo LengthHyperlinkFeatured ResearchSource
Chapter Opener green tree frog (Hyla cinerea) green tree frog calling 1:00 Click here    
Chapter opener Cicadas Return of the Cicadas – portion of a one-hour documentary on cicadas describing their natural history and behavior 7:25 Click here   Samuel Orr
12.1 Sexual selection favors characteristics that enhance reproductive success peacock Peacock displaying on a lek 5:03 Click here Ornaments and mate choice in peafowl [SOURCE TABLE DATA]
12.2 Females select males to obtain direct material benefits Firefly (Photinus ignites) Description of research on nuptial gifts in fireflies 4:46 Click here Female choice and nuptial gifts in fireflies Sara Lewis
12.2 Females select males to obtain direct material benefits Side-blotched lizard (Uta stansburiana) Male performing territory display 0:33 Click here Female choice and territory quality in lizards  
12.5 Mate choice by females favors alternative reproductive tactics in males Green tree frog (Hyla cinerea) green tree frog calling and satellite male 1:00 Click here Conditional satellite males in tree frogs  
12.5 Mate choice by females favors alternative reproductive tactics in males Green tree frog (Hyla cinerea) green tree frog natural history 1:38 Click here Conditional satellite males in tree frogs Rob Nelson Films
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