Jackson Rendall wants to help save our spiders. First, he has to find them.

This PhD will investigate the genetic and ecological mechanisms underp...

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Abstract. Anthropogenic pollution poses a serious threat to wildlife. Particularly concerning are endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) due to their abilit

We aren’t the only animals that like to take care of other species. A new study finds that the roots of keeping a pet may stretch deep into our primate past.

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Abstract. Quantity discrimination is an important aspect of numerical cognition that is utilized across taxa in various ecological contexts, including fora

Research website for Dr Amanda Franklin. Dr Franklin researches animal sensory systems, animal colouration, and behavioral ecology at La Trobe University.

Many species benefit from the ability to discern the number of individuals calling in an anti-predator mobbing event, as more individuals likely reduces th