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https://www.uwo.ca/biology/faculty/fenton/

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Carolyn A. Ristau, Précis of: "Birds, Bats and Minds: Tales of a Revolutionary Scientist, Donald R. Griffin"

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I share some reflections on a sabbatical with Donald Griffin a half-century ago, with fieldwork on bats and echolocating swiftlets in Australia and our discussions of animal behavior and consciousness. Griffin's influence has been vast, from recent advances in bat research, including learning, navigation, and longevity, to his enduring legacy as a pioneer in animal cognition.

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Author Biography

Brock Fenton, Emeritus Professor of Biology at Western University, is a zoologist specializing in bat (Chiroptera) behavior, physiology, and ecology. He authored works on bat communication and conservation, including The Bat (2001). Fenton’s research includes radio tracking and hibernation studies, contributing to biology education and bat conservation efforts globally. Website

DOI

10.51291/2377-7478.1875