Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DE130101133]Researchers: Trevor Worthy (Discovery Early Career Researcher Award)
Brief description Evolution, breeding biology and extinction of giant fowl in Australia and the Southwest Pacific. New investigation of the extinct giant flightless Australian mihirungs and similar giant fowl of Oceania by analysis of fossils will reveal their relationships and resolve the evolutionary history of fowl globally. This project will provide insight into breeding strategies of these fossil species and the causes and impacts of their extinction.
Funding Amount $375,000
Funding Scheme Discovery Early Career Researcher Award
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DE130101133
- ARC : DE130101133