Zoology & Ecology

Saul Chemonges

Saul Chemonges

Daniel Montesinos Torres

Daniel Montesinos Torres

Claire Gely

Claire Gely

Ben Hirsch

Ben Hirsch

Stephen Williams

Stephen Williams

Myles Menz

Myles Menz

Martijn van de Pol

Martijn van de Pol

Slade Allen-Ankins

Slade Allen-Ankins

Noel Preece

Noel Preece

Conrad Hoskin

Conrad Hoskin

Missing and endangered frog surveys and recovery (Old ID 26825)
Conrad Hoskin
01 May 2020 - 31 Dec 2021
This project will survey remote areas, particularly in the Eungella region, to try rediscover an ext...
Ecology and behaviour of feral cats in the Wet Tropics (Old ID 22929)
Ben Hirsch
01 Sep 2016 - 31 Dec 2017
This project will investigate the behaviour and ecology of feral cats in the Australian wet tropics ...
Can species interactions drive diversification? (Old ID 20158)
Megan Higgie
01 Feb 2013 - 31 Dec 2016
How new species arise from an existing species remains a fundamental question in evolutionary biolog...
Asian House Gecko Research (Old ID 22520)
Conrad Hoskin
04 Mar 2016 - 31 Jan 2017
Research o the calling behaviour and movements of Asian House Geckos. This project will use experi...
Acoustics for Large Scale Biodiversity Assessment. (Old ID 26340)
Lin Schwarzkopf
07 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 2023
Aims: This project will investigate using automated acoustic recording to efficiently census biodive...
Continental-Scale Threatened Species Monitoring using an Acoustic Observatory (Old ID 29014)
Lin Schwarzkopf
19 Apr 2023 - 30 Dec 2025
Monitoring threatened species and biodiversity is the cornerstone of conservation. However, it is di...
Ozone impacts on tropical vegetation; implications for forest productivity (Trop-Oz) (Old ID 24894)
Alex Cheesman
01 Jan 2018 - 30 Jun 2021
Tropospheric ozone is the third most significant anthropogenic greenhouse gas and has been shown to ...
Is the pygmy Coremiocnemis sp. “social”?
Tasmin Rymer
01 Apr 2024 - 30 Nov 2024
The primary objective is to study social behaviours of the pygmy Coremiocnemis sp. The project has ...
Rat chat: vocalisations of the fawn-footed mosaic-tailed rat (Melomys cervinipes)
Tasmin Rymer
01 Apr 2024 - 01 Apr 2025
The primary objective is to study the vocal repertoire of the fawn-footed mosaic-tailed rat, the fir...
NESP 4.5: Restoration by design: improving biodiversity outcomes from Australia’s restoration investments
Susan Laurance
01 Jul 2024 - 30 Jun 2027
Biodiversity monitoring of restoration projects. It will achieve this by undertaking 3 linked activi...

Leaf litter diversity and shredder preferences in an Australian tropical rain-forest stream

An updated estimate of intergeneric phylogenetic relationships in the Australian Vitaceae

Burning season influences the response of bird assemblages to fire in tropical savannas

Functional morphology of scale hinges used to transport water: convergent drinking adaptations in desert lizards (Moloch horridus and Phrynosoma cornutum)

Biological activity of rainforest plant extracts from far North Queensland, Australia

A new combination in Clematicissus Planch (Vitaceae)

Multiple mate choice criteria and the importance of age for male mating success in the microhylid frog, Cophixalus ornatus

Bioactive principles in the bark of Pilidiostigma tropicum

Evaluation of offspring size–number invariants in 12 species of lizard

Chemical discrimination among predators by lizards: responses of three skink species to the odours of high and low-threat varanid predators

Title: Lead Investigator, ARC Discovery Grant ($395,000) Drought effects and insect attack on rainforests
Reseracher: Susan Laurance (Professor, Personal Chair)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2020
Title: Ian Mackerras Medal: First female recipient of the Australian Entomological Society’s award for excellence in to a mid-career entomologist who has demonstrated excellence in entomology over many years.
Reseracher: Lori Lach (Professor)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2022
Title: Native rats put through NASA-style tests as scientists seek climate change insights”, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Reseracher: Tasmin Rymer (Associate Professor)
Start Date: 23 Oct 2019
Title: The survival secrets of tiny mammals that could help them avoid extinction, The Conversation
Reseracher: Tasmin Rymer (Associate Professor)
Start Date: 28 Sep 2018
Title: Innovative mosaic-tailed rats contribute to species success, Ecotone Magazine
Reseracher: Tasmin Rymer (Associate Professor)
Start Date: 02 Mar 2020
Title: Wet Tropics Management Authority - Scientific Advisory Committee
Reseracher: Daniel Montesinos Torres (Senior Research Fellow)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2023
End Date: 01 Jan 2026
Title: Which animals will cope with climate change droughts?, Earth.com
Reseracher: Tasmin Rymer (Associate Professor)
Start Date: 31 Aug 2016
Title: Web Ecology - Editor in Chief
Reseracher: Daniel Montesinos Torres (Senior Research Fellow)
Start Date: 01 Jan 2013
Title: A jungle study, Australian Veterans' Children Assistance Trust
Reseracher: Tasmin Rymer (Associate Professor)
Start Date: 15 Nov 2018
Title: Issue Cover Image Which animals will cope with climate change droughts?, The Quarterly Review of Biology
Reseracher: Tasmin Rymer (Associate Professor)
Start Date: 01 Jun 2016