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I have been at the University of KwaZulu-Natal since 1994. My research interests are broad and interdisciplinary. They include the conservation, general biology and ecophysiology (particularly nutrition, digestive physiology and thermal biology) of terrestrial vertebrates in unpredictable environments. This includes ecosystem health in KwaZulu-Natal incorporating conservation, general biology and persistence of species with changing land use (including urban ecology). This includes several species such as Cape Parrots, Bushbuck, Oribi, Pelicans, Cape Vultures, Nile Crocodiles, Fruit Bats, small carnivores and feral cats. Another interest is science education (particularly problems experienced by Biology students and development of strategies to address these). My other contribution has been in the development of research capacity, particularly at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.