个人简介

Dr. Brown joined the Biology faculty at CSUSM in Fall 2002 after conducting postdoctoral work at the center for Conservation and Research for Endangered Species at the San Diego Zoo. Dr. Brown’s current research involves various aspects of conservation, restoration and physiological ecology of vertebrates, with a focus on native reptiles. B.A. University of California, Berkeley Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles

研究领域

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Conservation Ecology and Ecophysiology of Vertebrates

My research interests stem from a curiosity of the intricate relationship between an animal and its environment. How do species respond to environmental perturbations? What characteristics enable some species to survive when faced with habitat disturbance and fragmentation, while others disappear? Which biotic or abiotic habitat features are critical to the survival of certain species? What traits allow introduced species to become “pests”? These are examples of the broad ecological and conservation questions I find interesting. To date, my research projects have focused on various aspects of reptile biology ranging from physiological ecology to conservation and management. Although reptiles constitute an important part of many ecosystems, they often do not receive as much public or scientific attention in the conservation arena as do other vertebrates. In fact, certain species such as rattlesnakes may be intentionally persecuted. By conducting intensive field studies of model reptile species, I hope to provide published scientific information that will facilitate the conservation of reptile species in management programs. My current research projects largely encompass three areas: Energetics of Foraging Mode & Growth in Reptiles Red Diamond Rattlesnake Ecology Horned Lizard Ecology