Rulon Clark
Professor
College of Sciences
Biology
SDSU
Bio
Clark studies animal behavior from an evolutionary perspective with a focus on the behavior and ecology of reptiles and amphibians. He uses molecular ecology techniques to understand population genetic structure and other population level processes, and how these processes are affected by the behavior of humans. He also studies the conservation of animals, and the effects of habitat fragmentation on animal populations.
Areas of Expertise
Animal Behavior and communication, Herpetology, Conservation Genetics, Habitat Fragmentation, Reptiles, Amphibians, Snakes, Rattlesnakes
Media
How to catch a deadly runaway cobra- Fox News
Earthquake early warning signs-Can pets and humans sense upcoming quakes? - Fox 5
Quake myths rely on cloudy facts - San Diego Union-Tribune
Rattlesnakes sound warning on biodiversity and habitat fragmentation - Science Daily
Bio-Robotics: Biology Goes High-Tech- KQED-FM Online
'Robosquirrel' Helps Tell An Epic Story Of Evolution- KPBS TV Online