University of Nevada, Reno
Department of Biology, m/s 314
Reno, NV 89557
Email: TCROTH at UNR dot EDU
Phone: 775-784-4709
Fax: 775-784-1302
General statement: I am an ecologist who integrates the study of behavior, ecology, and natural history to understand the relationships among predators, their prey, and their landscape. In general, my research involves three major pursuits: 1) understanding the causes and consequences of movement and the use of space, 2) understanding predator/prey dynamics from the perspective of the predator, and 3) understanding the ecological relevance of sleep. While most of my work focuses on birds, I am by no means taxon specific; I have published work on mammals, reptiles, and insects as well. I work both in the field and the lab incorporating the techniques of basic observation, experimental design, and comparative study.
Specific Research Interests: Predator/prey interactions; Spatial use and movement; Sleep.
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