Joy an animal ecologist and has particular interests in animal behaviour, welfare and sensory ecology.
Joy's research investigates how animals adapt to natural and anthropogenic environmental changes. I am a biologist who is interested in understanding the role of acoustic communication in the behaviour, ecology and spatial movements of mammals. I am also keen to understand how animal signals adapt under varying environmental and anthropogenic fluctuations.
15/12/2021
Helping our furry friends from fretting during a storm
Things that go bang: 7 tips on helping your pet cope this storm and firework season Have La Niña’s storms got your furry friend feeling stressed? A UNSW Sydney animal ecologist gives advice on how to help them – and you – get through the dreary days.
13/12/2021
06/02/2021
https://science.sciencemag.org/content/371/6529/eaba4658
The soundscape of the Anthropocene ocean Sound travels faster and farther in water than in air. Over evolutionary time, many marine organisms have come to rely on sound production, transmission, and reception for key aspects of their lives. These important behaviors are threatened by an increasing cacophony in the marine environment as hum...
01/02/2020
Cutting back the wildlife trade has a win-win effect of both protecting species that are harvested from the wild and of reducing spillover of new viruses.”
New coronavirus can spread between humans—but it started in a wildlife market With confirmed cases in multiple countries, health officials are looking to similar outbreaks from the past and seeing a common thread.
12/12/2019
Always knew Grandma's were important
Grandmother Orcas Help Young Whales Survive and Thrive: Study Post-menopausal orcas tied to an increase in calf survival by providing food, care, and guidance.
27/11/2019
Amazing research on blue whales...
At as little as two beats per minute, the world's largest animal has one of the slowest heart rates Scientists have finally been able to monitor the heart rate of the majestic blue whale and even though they expected a low heart rate, the actual heart rate when it is hunting is astoundingly low.
09/09/2019
"If the habitat loss trend continues, two things are certain: more species will become threatened with extinction, and more species will become extinct."
Environment laws have failed to tackle the extinction emergency. Here's the proof A staggering 7.7 million hectares of critical habitat has been destroyed since environment laws were enacted - and 93% was not referred to the federal government for assessment.
03/09/2019
We are looking for a PhD candidate to investigate song learning in critically endangered Regent Honeyeaters
Understanding song learning in critically endangered Regent Honeyeaters at Australian National University on FindAPhD.com PhD Project - Understanding song learning in critically endangered Regent Honeyeaters at Australian National University, listed on FindAPhD.com
16/08/2019
How much damage is potentially caused by seismic surveys..a parliamentary inquiry would be welcomed
Scientist calls for more research into seismic surveys as they leave lobsters flat on their backs Controversial seismic surveys have now been proven to impact on rock lobsters in Tasmania.
