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Dr. Lisa A. Shipley is a Professor and Associate Director of Graduate Studies at the School of the Environment, Washington State University. Her research focuses on foraging ecology, plant-herbivore interactions, and the management of wild ungulates. She leads the Wild Herbivore Ecology Lab, which includes facilities for studying both large and small mammals like mule deer, elk, and pygmy rabbits. Dr. Shipley teaches courses such as Methods in Wildlife Ecology and Foraging Ecology of Herbivores, and advises the WSU Student Chapter of The Wildlife Society.
Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Wildlife and Fisheries Science from Texas A&M University (1993), an M.S. in Wildlife Management from the University of Maine (1989), and a B.S. in Wildlife Biology from Colorado State University (1986).
Research interests span foraging behavior of vertebrates, herbivore adaptations to plant defenses, and habitat requirements of wildlife. Recent work emphasizes nutritional landscapes, predator-prey dynamics, and the impact of wildfires and land use on wildlife communities. Techniques include remote sensing (UAVs, LiDAR) and physiological monitoring to assess habitat quality, predation risk, and thermal refuges.
Key projects involve modeling deer migration patterns in agricultural settings, evaluating post-fire ecosystem resilience, and analyzing how climate and land use shape wildlife populations. Her lab integrates field studies with advanced technologies to address conservation challenges in sagebrush-steppe and mountain ecosystems.
