Events: 7th International Conference on Behaviour, Physiology and Genetics of Wildlife
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Events: 7th International Conference on Behaviour, Physiology and Genetics of WildlifeStart | Scientific
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Workshop programme
Pierre Taberlet, Université Joseph Fourier, Grenoble, France & Simone Sommer, IZW Date: n.n. Natural populations carry a wealth of molecular variation and there is increasing evidence that a large proportion of it has functionally diverged. Thus, understanding the functional implications of genetic variation provides not only insights into evolutionary processes and selection pressures but also into the adaptive potential of natural populations to a changing environment. Thereby, recent advances in sequencing and genome scan technologies have changed our focus from a few to thousands of genes. Moreover, the fundamental role of gene expression in shaping phenotypes has been recognized. Until recently, mainly sequence variation was taken into account so far disregarding expression differences between alleles. The aim of this workshop is to share information and discuss research applying a genomic approach or investigations of the role of gene expression in wildlife species to gain a more profound understanding of the variation of genes and their function in evolution, ecology and conservation. Further information sommer@izw-berlin.de
Francesco Bonnadonna, Centre d’Écologie Fonctionnelle et Évolutive, Montpellier, France & Martin Dehnhard, IZW Date: n.n. In mammals, behavioural and non-behavioural cues regulate many aspects of social interactions. Among the non-behavioural cues, acoustic, chemical (pheromones) stimuli elicit specific behavioural or endocrine reactions in the recipients. As the evidence that birds can smell began piling up, researchers began to investigate the role of olfaction in bird behaviour. Knowledge about mammalian and bird pheromones is still scarce and the chemical nature of the substances involved is mostly unknown. This workshop reviews various aspects of mammalian and bird olfactory communication, such as the role of pheromones and their behavioural consequences. In addition, techniques and bioassays for the isolation and identification of pheromones will be presented. The future use of pheromones in wildlife biology (e.g. as attractants or repellents) and reproduction of zoo animals (e.g. indicator of reproduction, aphrodisiacs) will also be discussed with particulate focus to the breeding of captive animals. The aim of the symposium is to stimulate research in this field and to encourage young scientists to work in this area. Further information dehnhard@izw-berlin.de
Eric Dinerstein, WWF-USA, Washington, USA & Marion L. East, IZW Date: n.n. In this workshop we hope to build a bridge between people whose experience is to do with welfare, often the welfare of individuals within a captive setting but do not ordinarily consider the implications of their actions on the potential for using the animals within a conservation context (whether within the captive setting or as part of a release into the wild), and those people that undertake research or management plans for conservation, who may pay little attention to welfare issues (e.g. the question of soft release versus hard release, or issues related to transport etc). The aim is to unify both perspectives by viewing physiological stress (from whatever source) in its impact on Darwinian fitness, animal welfare and conservation. So papers should not just concern themselves with welfare as such but include a conservation perspective and vice versa. Further information east@izw-berlin.de
Carlos Martinez del Rio, University of Wyoming, USA & Sylvia Ortmann, IZW; Christian Voigt, IZW Date: n.n. The ways in which animals acquire and allocate nutrients and energy is central to the concept of Darwinian fitness. In addition how animals acquire energy and materials is at the core of the roles that animals play in ecosystem functions. Much of contemporary ecological theory attempts to understand the relationships between energetics and biological variables such as patterns of species richness, reproductive effort, optimal foraging, habitat utilization, and life-history traits. In the workshop "Stable isotopes, nutrition and energetics" we will discuss recent findings in this field of research from both field and laboratory studies that deal with wildlife either in the field or in a captive environment Further information ortmann@izw-berlin.de ; voigt@izw-berlin.de
Serge Daan, University of Groningen, The Netherlands & Anne Berger, IZW Date: n.n. We invite all, interested in the application of chronobiologic concepts and methods in behaviour science, ecology and animal welfare. Topics will be the description and analysis of behavioural rhythms and their ecological relevance and importance for animal welfare and conservation. Welcome are new results from field investigations on wildlife, but investigations on domestic or laboratory animals are also accepted. New basic concepts or methods of temporal analysis and interpretation of biological data (locating, physiological or behavioural data) are welcome and will be discussed. Further information berger@izw-berlin.de
Kirstin Leus, EAZA & IUCN/SSC:CBSG Europe, Antwerp, Belgium Date: n.n. History of research in zoos (starting with research-based societies like Antwerp, London etc. in the 19th century) · EAZA Research Strategy · Results of the EAZA Research Survey 2009 · Several examples of research activities in/by zoos (big zoos, small zoos, role of research in population management programmes etc.) · The position of research in zoos: balancing the needs of animals, visitors, economics and researchers Further information kristin@cbsgeurope.eu
Costs: 295 Euro The workshop will be run by Martin Dehnhard, IZW; Rupert Palme, University of Vienna; and Michael Heistermann DPZ, Göttingen Location: Institute
for Zoo and Wildlife Research, Berlin The registration fee covers expenses for all instructions, laboratory supplies, use of equipment, and a lab manual. Vacancies will be filled on a "first come, first serve" basis. The course is suitable to colleagues/students who are not familiar with non-invasive techniques and will allow participants to gain practical experience in techniques of non-invasive endocrine monitoring including sample workup preparation, performance of enzyme immunoassays (EIA), data collection and interpretation. Further information dehnhard@izw-berlin.de
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