Sarah Benson-Amram, Department of Forest Conservation Sciences, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Forestry, Faculty of Science
Abstract
I will introduce the UBC Urban Coyote Project and talk about our research investigating the diet and health of conflict coyotes in urban, suburban, and agricultural habitats across Metro Vancouver. I will also touch on our in-depth examination of the largest cluster of coyote attacks to occur anywhere in North America.
Bio
Sarah Benson-Amram is an Associate Professor at UBC in the Department of Forest Conservation Sciences and the Department of Zoology. She is a behavioral and cognitive ecologist with a focus on urban wildlife. In her research, she investigates why some species are able to persist and even thrive in anthropogenic environments and what role cognition may play in their ability to do so. Her current focus is on urban carnivores, specifically raccoons, skunks, and coyotes.