Research Overview
Members of this lab conduct research relevant to tropical ecology and conservation biology, particularly species interactions, seed dispersal mutualisms, community ecology and primatology. Recent projects aims to:
We often use an integrative approach combining empirical work, such as field surveys and experiments, with simulation-based modeling and phylogenetic tools to address our research questions at various spatial and temporal scales. Fieldwork involve following lemurs, setting up camera traps, surveying animals and plants, watching tree visitors, monitoring phenology, collecting seeds, running seed fate experiments etc.
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- provide new insights about the roles and impacts of vertebrates in terrestrial systems
- identify the mechanisms shaping the structure of ecological communities
- characterize biodiversity responses to ecological changes (e.g., defaunation, invasive species)
- apply ecological research to guide biodiversity conservation efforts
We often use an integrative approach combining empirical work, such as field surveys and experiments, with simulation-based modeling and phylogenetic tools to address our research questions at various spatial and temporal scales. Fieldwork involve following lemurs, setting up camera traps, surveying animals and plants, watching tree visitors, monitoring phenology, collecting seeds, running seed fate experiments etc.
Click here for a list of our publications.
Field SitesMuch of our work have been conducted in biodiverse forest communities in Madagascar; such as at Ranomafana National Park in the southeaster part (where we collaborate with Centre ValBio Research Station) and at Ihofa Forest in the eastern part (where we collaborate with Association Mitsinjo). We always involve the local communities in various aspects of the field research.
ProjectsClick on the topics below for more information about recent projects:
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