Behavioural syndromes and social networks in sleepy lizards [ 2010-01-01 - 2012-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: John Roddick (Chief Investigator) ,  Michael Bull (Chief Investigator) ,  ARC Linkage Grant LP1701000985 (Funded by) ,  Prof Andrew Sih (Partner Investigator)

Brief description Behavioural syndromes and social networks in sleepy lizards. Fauna in Australian ecosystems are threatened by habitat fragmentation, changing environments and the spread of exotic pathogens. To manage these threats we need to understand the behavioural flexibility of wildlife populations. This project focuses on how individual behavioural differences can influence social networks and consequently pathogen transmission. It will help to protect our fauna from invasive diseases and contribute to sustaining biodiversity. With better knowledge of how diseases spread we can develop more effective controls of those diseases, thereby protecting wildlife species, animal populations and Australian ecosystems.

Funding Amount $375,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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