Jennifer Snekser, PhD, associate professor and co-chair of Animal Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation at Canisius University, has published new research revealing that endangered Leon Springs pupfish adjust their territorial behavior based on reproductive success. The study, published in the journal Behaviour and titled “Nocturnal and diurnal territorial activity in the Leon Springs pupfish, Cyprinodon bovinus,” found that male pupfish who successfully mate during the day abandon their territories at night, while less successful males continue defending their territories after dark—apparently seeking to improve future mating opportunities.
Drawing on more than two decades of research on this endangered desert fish, Snekser and her collaborators uncovered a previously undocumented pattern of territorial behavior. While territorial defense in pupfish has long been associated with daytime reproductive activity, the study revealed that some male Leon Springs pupfish continue to defend their territories throughout the night—while others do not.
The findings suggest that male pupfish assess their own reproductive success and flexibly adjust their behavior in response—an insight that adds important nuance to our understanding of animal decision-making and behavioral ecology.
As an instructor for a First Day/Inclusive Access course, you will need to add the following Tool Link in D2L so that students can Opt-Out of the program if they wish, during the Opt-Out period only, and Courseware and eTextbook materials can be accessed by students through this link.
Setup for “Course Materials” Link
Steps
1. Log into D2L / Brightspace with your instructor username and password.
2. Navigate to the course that requires the Course Materials link.
3. Select Content from your navigation bar.
4. If adding the link to an existing Module, select it from your list.
5. To create a new module, type the module name in the “Add a module…” text box. You can name the module “Course Materials” or “Bookstore.” Then, hit Enter on your keyboard to create the new module.
6. In your module, click Add Existing Activities.
7. Select External Learning Tools.
8. From your list of external learning tools, select Course Materials.
9. The link will now be available to students from within the module.
You will need to log into your Canisius Google Drive. The easiest way to do that will be to go to MyCanisius and log in. From there, go to My Applications>Google Drive. Then, click on the link above.
While we will be sending reminder emails with the schedule and links for that particular day, we highly recommend either downloading the spreadsheet or adding it to your Outlook Calendar.
Get ready to level up your skills! PuzzleHR’s Live Free Virtual Learning Program: LVL UP! is returning for 2026—and Canisius employees are invited!
✅ Each month, the University of Puzzle Professors will dive into a new theme designed to inspire, challenge, and grow your professional toolkit. We’re kicking off January 2026 with “Understanding Generational Dynamics.”
✅ Explore the full schedule and monthly topics by clicking here. Once you’re in, scroll down to register for the sessions and dates that fit your goals!
✅ Important Notes:
All sessions are virtual and free to attend.
Registration is required for each session.
Don’t forget to mark your calendar after registering!
Not sure if a course or program is right for you? Talk to your supervisor for guidance.
Any other questions? Reach out to hr@canisius.edu.
✅ January 2026 Training Sessions Offered:
Click on the links below for further details and to register for the course:
Beginning January 1, 2026, the Controller’s Office will process Accounts Payable payments once per week, on Thursdays. This includes paper checks and ach payments.
To ensure your check request is included in the Thursday process, all approvals must be completed and required documentation sent to the Controller’s office by the end of business on the preceding Wednesday.
If you have any questions, please contact the Controller’s Office.
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Get ready to level up your skills! PuzzleHR’s Live Free Virtual Learning Program: LVL UP! is returning for 2026—and Canisius employees are invited!
Beginning January 1, 2026, the Controller’s Office will process Accounts Payable payments once per week, on Thursdays. This includes paper checks and ach payments.