This week we are discussing the elusive aardvark. Those listeners from the U.S. may recognize that animal as the protagonist of the animated show for kids “Arthur.” Joining us today to discuss the aardvark is our special guest expert Zoologist Dr. Nora Weyer. Nora’s aardvark research was focused on “Ecophysiology”, which is the study of how the environment, both physical and biological, interacts with the physiology of an organism.
Dr. Nora not only educates us about the unique aardvark, but also explains her research and findings as well. Lastly, we would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Nora for her time and knowledge!
To read more about Dr. Nora’s research, click the links below.
Increased Diurnal Activity Is Indicative of Energy Deficit in a Nocturnal Mammal, the Aardvark. NM Weyer et al., Frontiers in Physiology 11 (637). https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2020.00637/full?&utm_source=Email_to_authors_&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=T1_11.5e1_author&utm_campaign=Email_publication&field=&journalName=Frontiers_in_Physiology&id=522124
Will aardvarks go thirsty under climate change? A Taylor, T Lehmann, N Weyer, Afrotherian Conservation 14, 3-8, https://www.afrotheria.net/PDFs/Afrotherian%20Conservation%2014%20-%20Sept%202018%20final.pdf#page=3
A roadmap for future aardvark research. A Taylor, T Lehmann, NM Weyer, Afrotherian Conservation 15, 25-30, https://www.afrotheria.net/PDFs/Afrotherian%20Conservation%2030%20-%20Sept%202019%20final%20update.pdf
Demystifying aardvark tracks and how (not) to determine aardvark sex. NM Weyer, WA Taylor, T Lehmann, Afrotherian Conservation 16, 4-7,
http://www.afrotheria.net/PDFs/Afrotherian-Conservation-Number-16-September-2020.pdf [NMW2]
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