On the 18th of September we will be joined by Chantelle Derez.
Chantelle is a PhD candidate researching nuisance wildlife in urban areas and the impact of relocation as a management outcome. Many animals living in urban environments are considered nuisances and are relocated to new areas. This management technique is deemed successful if the animal does not return to the point of capture; however, the impact on the relocated animal is often unknown. A key focus of Chantelle’s PhD involves the long-term radio-tracking of resident and relocated carpet pythons to understand how urban pythons respond to relocation. Chantelle also holds an Honours degree in lizard behaviour from Flinders University and an MSc in Conservation Science from UQ, where she described a new species of snake in tropical Queensland. She also owns Reptile Awareness Displays of Australia with her husband, promoting venomous snake awareness and understanding of snake behaviour.
The Anglers Tavern
2 Raleigh Road – Maribynong
7.00 pm – 10.30pm
Meetings are free to attend and everyone is welcome.
Be sure to put this date in to your calendar so you don’t miss out.