The use of movement to communicate is widespread in the animal kingdom, and understanding of the structure and function of
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Cryptic lizards
Effective visual crypsis requires that animals behave in a manner consistent with their camouflage. Individuals who employ background-matching strategies are
Dancing frogs
In this project, we aim to examine the multimodal communication of an Australian anuran species, Litoria fallax (the eastern sedge
Wolf spiders
Despite Australia’s reputation for large, unique spiders, very little is known about the behaviour of many of these species. Wolf
Chinese dragons
Territorial behaviour in animals arises when animals compete for an area of space that contains valuable resources. In many species,
Virtual Lens
Motion vision is crucial in the life of animals, in controlling locomotion, in foraging, for predator evasion and incommunication. However,
Dragons of Oz
Motion displays are a feature of social signalling by many of Australia’s dragon lizards (Family: Agamidae). They are used in
Zebra finch antipredator behaviour
The zebra finch is a native Australian passerine used as a model species in studies worldwide and spanning a range
Lizards of Ecuador
Our research investigates two genera of lizards from Ecuador: Anolis and Microlophus. Anolis lizards are diurnally active arboreal lizards found in