Researchers

Hi! I’m an ecophysiologist and a science communicator. I am interested in factors that affect the survival of animals in extreme environments. In particular, I research how animal condition affects important physiological functions like immunity and stress responses and how survival strategies vary with life stage. Most of my work has focused on desert reptiles (mainly Gila monsters), but I recently worked on Azteca ants in Panama and I’m focusing a bit more on natural history of species from various taxonomic groups. I also enjoy writing about any scientific discipline and I’m working on expanding my landscape and wildlife photography skills.