Research Trip to China: Fieldwork, Collaboration and Discovery A research expedition to China combined scientific collaboration, intensive fieldwork and opportunities
Category: Lizards
Paper: signalling under threat
We report on the elaboration of a movement-based lizard display in the presence of a simulated predator, and argue that
Jess submits MSc
Jess Iannello submitted her MSc thesis in June 2026 entitled A Tale of Two States: Ecological and Microbial Variation in
Paper: Hot lizards
Thermal tolerance varied among high-altitude Ecuadorian Stenocercus lizard populations, with individuals inhabiting environments that experience greater daily temperature fluctuations and
Papers! Lizard patterns
Å: Intraspecific Variation in Dorsal Colour Patterns of Amphibolurus muricatus Lizards From the Perspective of Relevant Observers Jacky dragons exhibit
Ecology and microbiome of Guthega skinks
This project is all about helping conserve the endangered Guthega skink (Liopholis guthega) by encouraging genetic mixing between the Victorian
Jessica submits her thesis
Jessica Iannello submitted her Honours thesis on 2 June 2025. Her thesis was entitled: Microhabitats, morphometrics and the microbiome: uncovering
In search of Guthega skinks
Feb 2025 | Microhabitats, morphometrics and the microbiome of Guthega Skinks Heading up to the Bogong High Plains and Mt
Estefany submits her thesis
Estefany submitted her PhD thesis on 31 January 2025. Her thesis was entitled: Masters of Altitude: Investigating the Thermal Ecology
Paper: a predator’s perspective of lizard displays
The study found that the effectiveness of the Qinghai toad-headed agama’s tail displays depends on environmental conditions and viewing perspective,
XII Latin American Congress of Herpetology
My participation at the XII Latin American Congress of Herpetology In late October to early November 2023, I attended the
‘Cold lizards project’ Finalé
Fieldwork for the ‘Cold lizards project’ concluded in September 2023 when I visited the home of the giant “daisies” in
Cotopaxi National Park
Cotopaxi National Park, the second most visited National Park in Ecuador In June 2023, I visited Cotopaxi National Park, another
Community outreach: Ecuador
The image below is of a infographic prepared for station managers at the El Gullan Station located in the community
Madrigal of Podocarpus Reserve
Exploring Madrigal of Podocarpus Reserve After a well-deserved rest, I was ready to travel to Madrigal of Podocarpus Reserve, the