Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences

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R. Douglas Slack

R. Douglas Slack
Title Regent's Professor & Associate Department Head
Expertise Coastal and riparian wetlands ecology
Education B.S.  Biology, Bowling Green State University, 1964
M.S.  Zoology, Ohio State University, 1966
Ph.D. Zoology, Ohio State University, 1973
Office Phone (979) 845-5707
Email d-slack@tamu.edu
Office 311B Nagle Hall

Current Research

Coastal and riparian wetlands ecology with primary emphases on avian habitat use, population ecology and behavior. Of special concern is the effects of land management practices on individual behavior and populations. Approach integrates conceptual contributions from population and community ecology.

Publications

Major Research Gives New Insights Into the Needs of Whooping Cranes

2008. Kim, D.H., R.D. Slack, and F. Chavez-Ramirez. Impacts of El Nino Southern Oscillation events on the distribution of wintering raptors.   Journal of Wildlife Management 72:231-239. 

2008. Lewsi, T.E. and R.D. Slack. Whooping cranes and human disturbances: an historical perspective and literature review. Proceedings of the North American Crane Workshop 10: 3 – 6.