Dr. Andrew Sih

• In-person event
• 4440Q, Carleton Technology and Training Centre, Carleton University
• 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6

• Contact
• Andrew Simons, andrew.simons@carleton.ca

Understanding variation in behavioral responses to human-induced rapid environmental change (HIREC)

Dr. Andrew Sih
Department of Environmental Science and Policy
University of California at Davis

Host: Cooke & Godin labs
Abstract: Many, perhaps most organisms are encountering novel situations associated with human-induced rapid environmental change (HIREC): climate change, habitat change, novel enemies or resources, or novel pollutants (chemical, noise, light). Some species (or individuals within species) are adjusting well behaviorally to novel situations whereas others are not. While numerous case studies have quantified behavioral responses to HIREC, we currently lack a clear, conceptual/theoretical framework for explaining the observed variation in these responses. To address this shortcoming, I have put together a ‘Dream Team’ of evolutionary ecology modelers. In this talk, I will outline several of our modeling approaches and describe initial predictions – some that are intuitively obvious, but also some that are at least somewhat counter-intuitive and intriguing.

Evolutionary Ecology – Modelling – Behaviour – HIREC