Christine Cooper

Christine Cooper is an Adjunct Lecturer at the School of Biological Sciences, University of Western Australia. Her research focuses on animal physiology, particularly thermoregulation mechanisms in marsupials and monotremes like the short-beaked echidna. She investigates how these species adapt to environmental challenges such as climate change. Her work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to environmental protection and biodiversity conservation.

• Affiliations: School of Biological Sciences, UWA
• Address: 35 Stirling Highway, Perth, Australia (M092)
• Phone: 08 9266 7965

Research interests include thermal biology, endangered species conservation, and ecological adaptation. Notable studies explore heat exchange in marsupials and innovative cooling strategies in echidnas, such as snot bubble formation. Her work bridges physiology, ecology, and conservation science.

Recent articles analyze energy-saving behaviors in threatened species and vocalization patterns in echidnas. Media coverage highlights her contributions to understanding wildlife adaptations in extreme climates.