Ethology Investigates: Online Conference on Invasive Species

Mark Hauber along with Phill Cassey, Naomi Langmore and Bard Stokke are hosting the second ethology Investigates online conference.

Join us from April 15 to 17, 2013 for talks, presented papers and posters on the behavior and impact of invasive species as they interact with native biota.

Go to www.ethologyinvestigates.com to register today

Animals today are regularly confronted with novel situations – destruction of habitat, introduction of new predators or new food sources. Studies on invasive species can yield critical insights into evolutionary theory, behavioral ecology, community ecology, developmental physiology, and conservation practice. This three-day event will showcase talks, original articles, and posters on the behavior, physiology, ecology, and impact of invasive species on their host environment. To present your work, you can submit a proposal to Mark Hauber until 30 November 2012.

Confirmed speakers - Sonia Kleindorfer on the impact of the parasite Philornis downsi for Darwin finch behavior James Russell on the common myna and the red-vented bulbul Sabine Tebbich on effectively controlling an invasive parasitic fly on the Galapagos Islands Tomáš Grim on egg rejection behavior across different temporal scales Tiffany Garcia on the antipredator behavior of American bullfrogs Richard Shine on conditioning taste aversion in bluetongue lizards to avoid toxic cane toads   Any questions or comments? Please contact Suzanne Albrecht at suzanne.albrecht@wiley.com