Robyn Grant
@robyngrant.bsky.social
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Comparative biologist, anatomy and behaviour. Sensory Biologist. Whisker scientist, all views my own.
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Robyn Grant
@robyngrant.bsky.social
· Aug 11
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Jay Foreman
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· Jul 27
Robyn Grant
@robyngrant.bsky.social
· Aug 3
‘Walk on the wild side’ with Harry Gill Evolution Education Trust PhD Scholar
Harry Gill, PhD researcher and Evolution Education Trust Scholar, is leading the project ‘Walk on the Wild Side: Investigating human perception of biological motion’ which explores how well dog owners...
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Robyn Grant
@robyngrant.bsky.social
· Jul 7
The Development of Facial Bristles in Tawny Frogmouths (Podargus strigoides)
Facial bristles are present in many avian species, although their morphology and function are still not well understood. Previous studies have suggested that rictal bristles are tactile and may play ...
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Robyn Grant
@robyngrant.bsky.social
· Jun 28
Can we study whisker movements to gain insights into the natural sensory behaviours of mammals?
Abstract figure legend The recommended future of whisker science research is integrating findings from the laboratory with studies from other captive institutions (such as zoos, rehabilitation centre...
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Robyn Grant
@robyngrant.bsky.social
· Jun 11
Determining modulus of elasticity using finite element analysis and non‐destructive testing: Are aquatic animal whiskers stiffer?
The values of the modulus of elasticity (E) for each species whiskers were obtained when the FE model was aligned to the maximum displacement values of the experiment. Grey seal E values were larger ...
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Robyn Grant
@robyngrant.bsky.social
· Jun 11
Determining modulus of elasticity using finite element analysis and non‐destructive testing: Are aquatic animal whiskers stiffer?
The values of the modulus of elasticity (E) for each species whiskers were obtained when the FE model was aligned to the maximum displacement values of the experiment. Grey seal E values were larger ...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
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Robyn Grant
@robyngrant.bsky.social
· May 15
Mammal Review Call for Papers - Surveying and Monitoring Mammals in a Changing World: Lessons Learned Across Ecological and Spatial Scales
We are upgrading Wiley Online Library over the weekend of May 17th–18th. All content will continue to be available, but some functionality may not work as expected. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Robyn Grant
@robyngrant.bsky.social
· May 15
Mammal Review Call for Papers - Surveying and Monitoring Mammals in a Changing World: Lessons Learned Across Ecological and Spatial Scales
We are upgrading Wiley Online Library over the weekend of May 17th–18th. All content will continue to be available, but some functionality may not work as expected. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Robyn Grant
@robyngrant.bsky.social
· Apr 16
Mammal Society
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· Apr 16
Practical Application of Disease Risk Assessment in Native Species Reintroductions: A Case Study of a European Wildcat (Felis silvestris) Population Reinforcement in the Cairngorms National Park
Disease risk assessment was conducted for the Saving Wildcats reintroduction project of captive-bred European Wildcats (Felis silvestris) to the Cairngorms National Park. Hazards were identified, and...
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