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Professor Karl Vernes

Professor of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Biology - School of Environmental and Rural Science

Phone: +61 02 6773 3255

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.

The University of New England respects and acknowledges that its people, courses and facilities are built on land, and surrounded by a sense of belonging, both ancient and contemporary, of the world's oldest living culture. In doing so, UNE values and respects Indigenous knowledge systems as a vital part of the knowledge capital of Australia. We recognise the strength, resilience and capacity of the Aboriginal community and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and future.

Professor Karl Vernes

Biography

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