Research Grant
[Cite as http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP0877384]Researchers: Michael Bull (Chief Investigator)
Brief description Lizard social networks and the spread of parasites. Australian ecosystems are continually threatened by new epidemics of diseases and parasites, some local, others from overseas. Examples include the facial tumours of Tasmanian devils and the fungus that threatens many native frog species. To manage these epidemics effectively, we must understand how they spread through animal populations. This project will help to protect our fauna from invasive diseases. It contributes to sustaining the biodiversity of the country. With better knowledge of how diseases of wildlife spread, we can develop more effective control of those diseases thereby protecting wildlife species, animal populations and, ultimately, Australian ecosystems.
Funding Amount $240,000
Funding Scheme Discovery Projects
- ARC : DP0877384
- PURL : http://purl.org/au-research/grants/arc/DP0877384
