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Prof. Eli Geffen is a Professor at the School of Zoology, Tel Aviv University, and serves as the Curator of Terrestrial Vertebrates at the Steinhardt Museum of Natural History. He received his PhD from the University of Oxford in 1990 and has authored more than 100 scientific papers throughout his distinguished career in behavioral ecology and population genetics.
Prof. Geffen's research focuses on behavioral ecology as expressed in the social dynamics and vocalization of the rock hyrax, visual communication in chameleons, and evolution of sociality in canids and other carnivores. His work also encompasses population genetics, examining behavioral and environmental factors that influence dispersal decisions in carnivores and other vertebrates, as well as comparative studies on various behavioral aspects of birds and mammals. He utilizes samples from the Museum collections in his study of population genetics of wolves and jackals, dog and cat domestication, and the interaction between the changing environment and genetics in other carnivores.
Prof. Geffen's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on rock hyrax vocal communication and social behavior, carnivore ecology and conservation, and amphibian and reptile population genetics. His work often involves interdisciplinary approaches, combining behavioral observations with genetic analyses to understand evolutionary processes and ecological adaptations. Many of his studies examine the impact of environmental factors, including climate change and human activity, on animal behavior and population dynamics.
Prof. Geffen has made significant contributions to understanding the behavioral ecology of rock hyraxes, particularly their complex vocal communication systems and social structures. His research on carnivores, including foxes, wolves, and leopards, has provided valuable insights for conservation efforts. Additionally, his work on amphibians, particularly the rediscovered Hula painted frog, has contributed to conservation biology in the region.
