Our philosophy is to conduct collaborative, interdisciplinary research in both the field and laboratory that will have direct implications for improving environmental quality and the conservation of species of concern and their natural habitat.
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As urbanization spreads, animals must either adapt to their changing environment or relocate. Some species, like coyotes, are better at modifying their behavior to a changing landscape.
Anthropogenic stressors (for example, climate change, habitat fragmentation, and pollution) are causing the first human-caused mass extinction event and widespread destruction of ecosystems across the globe. But we can reverse the damage caused by anthropogenic stressors by taking action through research and conservation management. Therefore, our research focuses on understanding the effects of anthropogenic stressors on adaptive life history and behavioral strategies in species of conservation concern. In addition, we study and develop conservation management strategies to mitigate the impacts of these anthropogenic stressors on wildlife and the environment.
Featured Lab News
Prairie dog populations reach pre-plague numbers at our field site in Colorado |
Holly Keating and Nolan Burdett presented their research at the Annual Illinois Chapter of The Wildlife Society Conference |
New publication in Animal Behaviour |
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Mailing Address: Department of Biological Sciences, Eastern Illinois University, 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, IL 61920 USA
Email Dr. Elizabeth Peterson (Principal Investigator) at [email protected]
Email Dr. Elizabeth Peterson (Principal Investigator) at [email protected]