Sandro Lovari

Sandro Lovari is a Contract Professor at the University of Siena's Department of Life Sciences. His research focuses on wildlife behavior, conservation biology, and ecological interactions, particularly in mammals such as wolves, chamois, and ungulates. He has contributed significantly to understanding predator-prey dynamics, climate change impacts on fauna, and the socioecology of mountain and Mediterranean species. His work spans decades, with over 200 publications in journals like Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology and Journal of Applied Ecology.

Key areas of study include wolf ecology, chamois territoriality, and the effects of environmental changes on animal behavior. He has explored topics such as dietary preferences of large carnivores, interspecific competition among ungulates, and the role of reintroduced species in ecosystems. His research often integrates multidisciplinary approaches, as seen in studies on island colonization of mammals and the conservation implications of human-wildlife interactions.

Lovari's work emphasizes practical conservation solutions, such as mitigating livestock predation by wolves and protecting endangered species like the Abruzzo chamois. His long-term studies on species such as the crested porcupine and snow leopard highlight his dedication to understanding complex ecological systems and their vulnerabilities.