Department of Zoology, University of Otago

Department of Zoology, University of Otago, New Zealand

 

Professor Lloyd Davis

Associate Professor Lloyd Davis

Email adelie@stonebow.otago.ac.nz

Publications:

Associate Professor Lloyd Davis's publications are available here

Teaching:

  • Director, Postgraduate Diploma in Natural History Filmmaking and Communication
  • Science Communication
  • Communicating natural history through documentaries and other media
  • Behavioural Ecology
  • Animal Behaviour

Research Interests:

  • The behavioural ecology of birds and mammals, especially sexual selection and kin selection. Interests include: mate choice in seabirds, behavioural rhythms, primate sociobiology, foraging ecology, physiology and behaviour in penguins and seals.

Current Projects:

  • Brood reduction in crested and Yellow-eyed penguins
  • Foraging behaviour of Snares and Fiordland penguins
  • Maternal investment and foraging of Weddell seals

 

 

Department of Zoology University of Otago