Catherine Price

Catherine Price is a Lecturer and ARC Discovery Early Career Fellow at the School of Life and Environmental Sciences, The University of Sydney. Her research focuses on animal behavior, sensory ecology, and conservation strategies to protect threatened species. She investigates how predators use olfactory and acoustic cues to locate prey, and develops 'misinformation' tactics like chemical camouflage to reduce wildlife damage to plants and birds. Collaborations include Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research (New Zealand), Taronga Zoo, and Birdlife Australia.

Her work spans field experiments in Australia and New Zealand, integrating chemistry, acoustics, and ecology. Key themes include mammalian predator behavior, olfactory deception, and the ethical implications of intervening in animal behavior for conservation. Awards include the ARC Discovery Early Career Research Award (2022–2025).

• Grants: NSW Environmental Trust (2023–2025), Taronga Field Conservation Grant (2023–2025), and Royal Zoological Society of NSW grants.
• Media: Featured in ABC Radio National, The Conversation, and ABC Offtrack discussing olfactory camouflage and predator management.
• Affiliations: Sydney Environment Institute and Sydney Southeast Asia Centre.

Her research bridges applied conservation and fundamental ecology, emphasizing interdisciplinary solutions to global biodiversity challenges.