Andrew Whitworth

Dr. Andrew Whitworth is an Affiliate Researcher at the University of Glasgow's School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine. His research focuses on biodiversity conservation, tropical ecology, and ecological monitoring in rainforest ecosystems. He has conducted extensive fieldwork in Costa Rica and Peru, studying wildlife behavior, habitat disturbance impacts, and conservation strategies.

• Key Methodologies: Camera trapping, drone-mounted thermal imaging, acoustic detection, and multi-data approaches.
• Key Regions: Osa Peninsula (Costa Rica), Manu Biosphere Reserve (Peru).
• Collaborations: Partnerships with institutions like IBAHCM and local conservation organizations.

Whitworth’s work emphasizes understanding how human activities and habitat fragmentation affect wildlife populations, particularly mammals, amphibians, and birds. Recent studies include predator-prey dynamics of the Greater Grison, ocelot population estimation, and the ecological role of spider monkeys. His research also explores cost-effective conservation tools like citizen science and remote sensing.

Publications highlight innovative methods for monitoring biodiversity, such as using drones for canopy surveys and thermal sensors for sea turtle nesting. His findings underscore the importance of indigenous land management and wildlife corridor design in preserving biodiversity.