Monica Bond

Monica Bond is an Academic Affiliate Professor in the Department of Biology, affiliated with the Wild Nature Institute. She specializes in wildlife biology, focusing on population ecology, habitat selection, and social behavior of various species. Her research spans diverse taxa including gray-tailed voles, Western Burrowing Owls, Spotted Owls, Black-backed Woodpeckers, arboreal salamanders, northern elephant seals, Hawaiian monk seals, eastern white-bearded wildebeests, and Masai giraffes.

• Education:
• Ph.D. Ecology, Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies, University of Zurich
• M.Sc. Wildlife Science, Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, Oregon State University
• B.A. Biology, Duke University

Her research emphasizes understanding ecological dynamics and conservation challenges across ecosystems. With a Swiss National Science Foundation Fellowship, she has contributed significantly to wildlife population studies and habitat conservation strategies. She actively engages in fieldwork and interdisciplinary approaches to address ecological questions.