Some Current Research Projects
Great Ape cognition
Ezekiel Gading, PhD student ,and I are learning how orangutans view the world, and how we can improve their welfare under human care.
Urban turtles
Ethan Owen, PhD student, and Dave Salmoni, MSc student, and I are studying how turtles survive and adapt to living with humans and our cities. In Toronto, we are honoured to be working with the Turtle Protectors and the City of Toronto to learn about the turtles who live alongside us.
LLama behaviour
Jacky Sawatzky, PhD student, and I are studying llama behaviour and vocalizations
Urban Raccoon , Crow & Opossum Behaviour
How do we improve the reputation of "pest" or "scary" species?
How do we improve the reputation of "pest" or "scary" species?
I'm working to find out how raccoons, crows and opossums can co-exist with humans.
How do we improve the reputation of "pest" or "scary" species?
How do we improve the reputation of "pest" or "scary" species?
How do we improve the reputation of "pest" or "scary" species?
Dr. Laura Adams (Langara University) and I are studying attitudes toward crows in Vancouver and Toronto .