This book summarizes current findings in starvation biology, from ecological causes of food limitation to the physiological and evolutionary consequences of prolonged fasting. The text is organized in broad taxonomic categories and by experimental approach.

All animals face the possibility of food limitation and ultimately starvation-induced mortality. This book summarizes state of the art of starvation biology from the ecological causes of food limitation to the physiological and evolutionary consequences of prolonged fasting. It is written for an audience with an understanding of general principles in animal physiology, yet offers a level of analysis and interpretation that will engage seasoned scientists. Each chapter is written by active researchers in the field of comparative physiology and draws on the primary literature of starvation both...