Associate Professor
Department of Forest Conservation Sciences, Department of Zoology, Biodiversity Research Centre
Research Themes
Ecology | Evolutionary biology | Behaviour | Adaptation to urban environments
Geographical Area(s) of Research
United States
Lab Website
Top Three Research Questions on Biodiversity Solutions and Sustainable Coexistence of People and Nature
1. Why do some species/individuals come into conflict with humans?
2. What are the drivers of human-wildlife conflict in urban areas?
3. How is living in urban areas impacting the health of urban carnivores?
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.