Professor Karl Vernes
Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Biology , wildlife ecology and conservation biology - School of Environmental and Rural Science
Biography
I have an M.Sc. in Zoology and a Ph.D. in Zoology and Tropical Ecology from James Cook University. Before joining UNE in 2003, I did a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Mount Allison University (Canada) where I researched the ecology of flying squirrels, and a short lecturing stint at James Cook University (Cairns).
My research aims to provide a greater understanding of mammal ecology than can assist in better conservation and management outcomes for mammal species and communities. In addition to work in Australia and New Guinea where I have primarily focused on kangaroos and other marsupials, my research interests have led me to Canada – where I worked on mycophagous (fungus-eating) squirrels, Bhutan – where I currently work on protecting biological corridors for iconic cats including tiger and leopard, and Mexico – where I have an on-going project on use of cenotes by mammals including jaguar and puma.
Qualifications
- B.Sc. in Zoology and Marine Biology (James Cook University, 1989)
- M.Sc. in Zoology (James Cook University, 1995)
- Ph.D. in Zoology and Tropical Ecology (James Cook University, 2000)
Teaching Areas
- ZOOL111: Zoology in Practice I
- EM323/523: Wildlife Ecology and Management
- EM353/553: Conservation Biology
Primary Research Area/s
Australian mammal ecology and conservation; Ecology of kangaroos and wallabies; Himalayan mammal ecology; Threatened species researchResearch Interests
Publications
See my Google Scholar profile for publications
