 Eggshells in WIRED |
Our egg study in WIRED
Our review discussing the evolution of eggshell colouration was featured by WIRED. The review, headed by Golo Maurer and Phill Cassey, proposes a series of testable ideas to try and understand better the function of eggshell colouration. The full article can be found here, in the Journal of Avian Biology. |
 Northern Bald Ibis Reintroduction |
I’m a comparative ecophysiologist. My research is located at the interface of the physiology, sensory ecology and behaviour of vertebrates. |
I’m a Lecturer in Animal Behaviour and Physiology at Royal Holloway, University of London.
The common theme of my work focuses on how animals adapt their behaviour and ecology to the challenges of their environment, within the constraints of their own physiological and anatomical limitations. Such questions are particularly important in the light of global environmental change and exploitation of natural resources, in the emerging field of conservation physiology.
Further information can be found at:
School of Biological Sciences, Royal Holloway
I have 2-3 upcoming PhD projects that will be available shortly, through the NERC London DTP. More details to follow! Any prospective students do get in touch (contact details below). Announcements will be made via the NERC London DTP Twitter and Website, and via my Twitter also (click the bold to go to the relevant websites).
Contact Information:
School of Biological Sciences, Bourne Laboratories,
Royal Holloway, University of London,
Egham, Surrey, Tw20 0EX, UK
Email: Steve.Portugalatrhul.ac.uk
Dr Steve Portugal, The University of Oxford 