A5041188835- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Turtle Biology and Conservation
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Plant and animal studies
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Avian ecology and behavior
- Animal Vocal Communication and Behavior
- Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology
- Marine animal studies overview
- Rabies epidemiology and control
James Cook University
2015-2024
CSIRO Health and Biosecurity
2024
The University of Western Australia
2017-2019
Abstract Animal tracking data are being collected more frequently, in greater detail, and on smaller taxa than ever before. These hold the promise to increase relevance of animal movement for understanding ecological processes, but this potential will only be fully realized if their accompanying location error is properly addressed. Historically, coarsely-sampled have proved invaluable large scale processes (e.g., home range, habitat selection, etc.), modern fine-scale unlock far...
In cooperatively breeding species, the level of investment in young can vary substantially. Despite receiving considerable research attention, how and why varies with group members remains unclear. To investigate causes variation care young, we assessed patterns both helper parental behaviour Western Australian magpie (Cracticus tibicen dorsalis). Observations 19 helpers 31 parents provisioning 33 broods raised 11 different groups over two consecutive seasons revealed substantial offspring...
Alternative reproductive tactics, whereby members of the same sex use different tactics to secure matings, are often associated with conditional intrasexual dimorphisms. Given selective pressures on males adopting each mating tactic, dimorphism is more likely arise if phenotypes genetically uncoupled and free evolve towards their phenotypic optima. However, in this context, genetic correlations between male morphs could result intralocus tactical conflict (ITC). We investigated architecture...
Abstract Managing feral water buffalo in the Northern Territory is a formidable challenge. As an introduced species, are associated with myriad of biosecurity, economic, cultural and environmental issues ranging from overgrazing, decreased quality, disease vectors to destruction assets. Nevertheless, also harvestable resource that can support economic development region. To mitigate some risks they pose manage effectively, we need detailed understanding their spatial behavioural ecology....
One of the most pressing dilemmas our time is determining how to satisfy demands a growing human population while still conserving biodiversity. Worldwide, land modification accommodate resource needs has caused significant declines in wildlife populations. To help minimize biodiversity loss, we must support on human-dominated land, such as farms and urban areas, but knowledge do so lacking. Agriculture major driver modification; also potential play role critically endangered ecosystem...
Abstract As agricultural areas expand, interactions between wild animals and farmland are increasing. Understanding the nature of such is vital to inform management human–wildlife coexistence. We investigated patterns space use two Critically Endangered Galapagos tortoise species, Chelonoidis porteri donfaustoi , on privately owned land (hereafter farms) Santa Cruz Island, where a conflict emerging. used GPS data from 45 tortoises tracked for up 9 years, farm characteristics, identify...
Abstract Many Galapagos giant tortoises make seasonal migrations from arid lowlands in the wet season, to humid highlands dry season. However, for critically endangered Western Santa Cruz ( Chelonoidis porteri ), at least 88% of habitat is now used agriculture. To understand impact agricultural land use on tortoise behavior, we conducted 242 30-minute observations farms. We (1) recorded time spent eating, walking, and resting three different land-use types, (2) measured their temperature,...