Zoology Archive

Nicola Mitchell, U of Western Australia – Assisted Colonization

Can the relocation of a species’ habitat save it from extinction? Nicola Mitchell, a zoologist at

Megan Mueller, Tufts University – Benefits of Pet Ownership

Playing fetch with the family dog might have some far reaching benefits. Megan Mueller, a research

Eduardo Fernandez-Duque, Yale University – Monogamous Monkeys

It’s Valentine’s Day – an appropriate time to look into the love lives of owl monkeys.

Kimberly Hughes, FSU – Outstanding Guppies

Sometimes it pays to be different, especially if you’re a guppy looking to mate. Kimberly Hughes,

Yoel Stuart, UT Austin – Fast Lizard Evolution

Do outside factors influence evolution? Dr. Yoel Stuart, a biologist at UT Austin, is studying a

Gary Kwiecinski, University of Scranton – Save the Bats

The presence of bats is a common theme for films, literature and anything angling to emit

Phillip Sponenberg, Virginia Tech – Domestic Extinction

Extinction is a very real threat for all species, not just the exotic creatures we’re accustomed

Valorie Titus, APU – Eastern Tiger Salamander

In short, the eastern tiger salamander is in danger. However, Dr. Valorie Titus, a professor of

Erika Berg, North Dakota State University – Equine Therapy

Can interaction with horses hold the key to helping those afflicted with psychological disorders? Dr. Erika

Robert Latzman, Georgia State University – Chimps Have Personality

It’s common knowledge that chimpanzees are one of human’s closest relatives in the animal kingdom. Robert