Susan Lingle

Susan Lingle is a Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Winnipeg, affiliated with the Richardson College for the Environment and Science Complex. Her research focuses on predator-prey dynamics, evolutionary biology, and the behavioral and ecological adaptations of animals, particularly deer. She leads the Lingle Lab, which investigates topics ranging from predator avoidance strategies to the evolutionary continuity of infant distress vocalizations across species.

Her work combines field studies in prairie grasslands with lab-based analyses, exploring how prey behavior influences survival and how social behaviors affect disease transmission (e.g., Chronic Wasting Disease in deer). A key focus is the evolutionary basis of maternal responses to infant cries, challenging the notion that cross-species recognition is unique to humans.

Publications highlight her contributions to understanding deer behavior, prion distribution in animals, and the ecological roles of predators like coyotes. She actively engages in outreach via the Lingle Lab’s Facebook and Twitter accounts, sharing updates on fieldwork and discoveries. No scientific awards are explicitly noted in the provided text.

Dr. Lingle’s research integrates ecology, psychology, and zoology, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to unraveling fundamental biological questions. Her advising and grant activities are not detailed here, but her lab’s active projects suggest significant contributions to funding and collaborative research.