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Research

GIRAFFE ACOUSTIC COMMUNICATION

Giraffes were deemed mute for many years, however they actually produce a variety of vocalizations, although interpretations of their contextual usage are still based on descriptive studies. My current research project, GIRAFFE OUT LOUD, aims to better understand the role of vocal signals in giraffes in both zoos and the wild.

ELEPHANT COMMUNICATION AND BEHAVIOR

As co-leader of the Mammal Communication Lab, I have been privileged to study elephant communication and behavior both in zoos and the wild, and to add together with colleagues and collaborators significant knowledge about how elephants utilize vocalizations for their short- and long-distance communication system.

INFANT GIANT PANDA VOCAL COMMUNICATION

Infant giant panda produce three distinct call types and potentially express different arousal states.

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