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Course description

Why do humpback whales sing and fight? How do some frogs survive in the desert? Why do freshwater turtles breathe through their bottom? Why can crocodiles grow so large? Is the platypus headed for extinction? This, and many other interesting questions, are asked and answered in the field of animal ecophysiology. This course integrates physiological, ecological, molecular, and quantitative techniques from the laboratory and field. Underpinning our learning activities is a focus on how animals have evolved strategies in response to extreme environments (e.g., marine and desert) as well as changing environmental conditions. In this way, you will be able to demonstrate cause and effect of human-induced environmental disturbance on organisms, and how animal ecophysiology contributes to the conservation and management of species. Case studies in this course feature diverse animals: invertebrates, fish, frogs, turtles, crocodiles, birds, terrestrial mammals, and cetaceans.

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