New study welfare and survival of Africa's arid mammals under threat of climate change

Dr Ned Snelling, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Anatomy and Physiology and Prof Leith Meyer, Director of the Centre for Veterinary Wildlife Studies, both from the Faculty of Veterinary Science have just published a new study on the welfare and survival of Africa’s arid-dwelling mammals under the threat of climate change.

New study welfare and survival of Africa's arid mammals under threat of climate change: Mammals like the aardvark that rely exclusively on termites for food may be especially at risk under climate change. (Photo: Wendy Panaino)

New study welfare and survival of Africa's arid mammals under threat of climate change: The aardvark may be especially at risk under climate change. (Photo: Wendy Panaino)

The research shows that accurate measurement of day and night heat flow gradients is key to predicting the welfare and survival of our arid-dwelling mammals under climate change.
Mammals like the aardvark that rely exclusively on termites for food may be especially at risk under climate change.
The aardvark may be especially at risk under climate change.

Researchers

Dr Edward Snelling

Dr Edward Snelling did his undergraduate studies at the University of Adelaide, Australia and joined the University of Pretoria’s Faculty of Veterinary Science in February 2019.

His research is at the interface of experimental physiology, biomechanics and biochemistry. He uses models from Africa and Australia to study resting and locomotor energetics, respiratory and cardiovascular performance, muscle and skeletal systems, and thermoregulation in mammals, birds, fish, and insects. More information here -> www.edwardsnelling.com

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