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Jane Waterman is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Manitoba, affiliated with the Faculty of Science. Her research focuses on the evolutionary drivers of sociality and mating systems in mammals, particularly ground squirrels. She leads the Waterman Lab, investigating behavioral ecology, physiology, and population dynamics of species like the Cape ground squirrel, Barbary ground squirrel, and polar bears. Her work combines field and laboratory techniques to explore cooperative behaviors, reproductive strategies, and interspecific interactions. Notable projects include studies on oxidative stress in squirrels, personality traits influencing fitness, and the ecological role of ground squirrels as ecosystem engineers.
Education details are not explicitly provided, but her long-standing academic career and extensive publication record indicate deep expertise in evolutionary and behavioral ecology. Research interests span social behavior, sexual selection, and climate adaptation. Her lab collaborates internationally, with studies in Africa, North America, and Arctic regions.
Advising includes mentoring numerous graduate students (e.g., Warrington, van der Marel, O’Brien) and postdoctoral researchers. Grants and funding are implied through sustained research activities, though specific grants are not listed. The Waterman Lab actively publishes in journals like Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology and Journal of Mammalogy, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to ecological and evolutionary questions.
