Determining whether goannas fill the predator niche occupied by mammals on other continent

Project description

This project will compare the traits space of varanid and mammal prey in Australia and on other continents (based on a detailed varanid diet database for Australia). In addition to existing trait databases, the student will collect more diet and trait data before running trait-space analyses.

Co-supervisors

Frédérik Saltré, John Llewelyn

Supervisors research focus

I am an environmental modeller who develops mathematical approaches to predict ecosystem function, resilience, and change in the past, present, and future, with a focus on maintaining biodiversity.

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You must also contact each supervisor directly to discuss both the project details and your suitability to undertake the project.