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Hugh Broders is a Professor in the Department of Biology at the University of Waterloo. His research focuses on bat ecology, population biology, and wildlife conservation, particularly examining the impacts of white-nose syndrome on endangered species like the little brown bat (Myotis lucifugus) and northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis).
- Specializes in animal population dynamics
- Expert in bat behavioral ecology
- Current courses include BIOL 211 (Introductory Vertebrate Zoology), BIOL 359 (Evolution: Mechanisms), and BIOL 485 (Conservation Biology)
His work bridges evolutionary understanding with practical conservation strategies, using stable isotope analysis, climate modeling, and disease monitoring techniques. Recent studies have explored mercury bioaccumulation in bats, migratory route threats in South Africa, and torpor pattern adaptations in hibernating species.
Publications from 2018-2021 show consistent focus on:
- Bat conservation challenges
- White-nose syndrome impacts
- Trophic and migratory ecology
- Environmental contamination effects
- Climate change adaptation
- Parasite-host interactions
Active in both field and theoretical ecology, Broders collaborates with conservation organizations and contributes to wildlife policy through his membership in the Terrestrial Mammals Specialist Subcommittee (CSEWIC).
