Associate Professor of Biological Sciences, Fordham University
Members of the Munshi-South lab at Fordham University’s Louis Calder Center are dedicated to understanding the behavioral, ecological, and evolutionary impacts of large-scale human disturbance on wild vertebrate populations. Current lab projects are primarily focused on understanding the evolutionary implications of urbanization for wildlife and pest species in the New York City metropolitan area. We study urban populations as model systems of rapid microevolution, but also aim to provide data for urban conservation, restoration, and public health efforts. To this end we collaborate with local government agencies and non-profits.
Better rat control in cities starts by changing human behavior
Mar 01, 2020 13:46 pm UTC| Insights & Views Life
For centuries, rats have thrived in cities because of human behavior. In response, humans have blamed the rats and developed techniques for poisoning them. We research urban rat populations and recognize that rats...
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