by Whiting | Oct 28, 2020 | Behaviour, Ecology, Global warming, Saiphos equalis
By Iván Beltrán Environmental temperature determines many important aspects of an animal’s life. In ectotherms, commonly known as ‘cold-blooded’ animals, the temperature experienced during embryonic development significantly impacts a hatchling’s physiology and...
by Whiting | Nov 4, 2019 | Conservation, Dispatches from the field, Ecology, Lab news, Lizard Lab adventures
Note, this field work formed the basis for Angela’s Masters thesis. By Angela Simms I wasn’t sure what to expect on the first night searching for the Sulawesi Forest Turtle. As little as 30 minutes into the stream walk, our local guide spots a large male perched...
by Whiting | Sep 27, 2012 | Chameleons, Ecology, Publications
See our new paper on the natural history of the flap-necked chameleon from southern Africa. It can be downloaded for free from the MCZ web page:...
by Whiting | Mar 21, 2011 | Augrabies flat lizards, Ecology, Lab news, Sexual selection
Lizards found to send secret signals – Australian Geographic.
by Whiting | Feb 22, 2011 | Ecology, Habitat use, Lab news
I recently visited my old field site at Augrabies Falls National Park, in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. The park is situated on the Orange River, not too far from the border with Namibia. I was in for a bit of a shock. The river was in flood and at its...
