Welcome to the Animal Behaviour Group Research in the Animal Behaviour Group (ABG) covers broad interests in animal behaviour, with both theoretical and applied benefits. Particular attention is paid to the evolution of animal signals in the light of sensory system function and evolutionary processes covering vibratory, acoustic and movement-based visual signals. |
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BBC Earth |
August 2015→ Lydia Rehnberg's paper on cats in shelter environments |
Nature and Culture International |
November 2014→ Andrea Narvaez is interviewed by Nature and Culture International in regard to her work on Anolis lizards in Ecuador |
October 2013→ Richard Peters was a guest on Radio station 2RRR's Einstein-a-go-go program
Nicky Butler |
Nicky and Jose on ABC Radio NationalSeptember 2012→ Nicole Butler discusses her research on zebra finches with Robyn Williams during the Science Show. → Listen online. November 2012→ Jose Ramos discusses his search for signalling dragons with Robyn Williams during the Science Show. → Listen online. | Jose Ramos |
Article in The Age. |
Videocast |
Media interest on lizard signallingJune 2011 → Richard was interviewed by The Age newspaper about his work on the evolution of lizard signals [ View article ] April 2011 → Richard discusses lizard signalling in a recent La Trobe University videocast [ View videocast ]. |
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Jon Salisbury → April 2014 Dorsal patterns of Amphibolurus muricatus |
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Lydia Rehnberg → December 2013 Welfare of domestic cats in shelters |
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Christine Giuliano → April 2012 Do wild zebra finch respond to aerial alarm calls of sympatric heterospecifics? |
Katy Weller → April 2012 Do jacky dragons alter motion signal structure at times of increased predator densities? |
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Emma Birnbaum → June 2011 Jumping behaviour of jack jumper ants Myrmecia croslandi |
Support: Established in 2010, we have great facilities for housing animals indoors and outdoors as well as ample bench space for lab work. Access to the resources of La Trobe University's Department of Zoology, including a 4WD vehicle, ensure fieldwork can also be supported.
Opportunities: Please contact Richard Peters if you are interested in joining the lab at Undergraduate Honours, Postgraduate or Postdoctoral level. We can discuss projects related to the kind of work described on this site, but also open to suggestions of other projects. See the opportunities link above for current opportunities
RICHARD PETERS
Department of Ecology, Environment & Evolution
La Trobe University
Bundoora VIC 3086
Australia
Tel. +61 3 9479 2234
Email. richard.peters@latrobe.edu.au