We study the evolution and ecology of predator-prey interactions including antipredator behavior and defensive weaponry using field and lab experiments, comparative phylogenetic analyses, meta-analyses, and museum studies. Interested in joining the lab? Click here.

We now have our own Facebook page! Become a friend of the lab and get the latest lab news at: https://www.facebook.com/StankowichLab.

--Summer 2013 - Dr. Stankowich plans to attend the Mammalogy meetings in Philadelphia in June and the Animal Behavior Society meeting in Boulder in July. Hope to see you there!

--Apr 2013 - New publication: "Are spotted skunks conspicuous or cryptic?" in Ethology, Ecology & Evolution.

--Feb 2013 - Feature story on Dr. Stankowich on the CSULB faculty webpage.

--Feb 2013 - Welcome Caitlin Fay, and Julie McNamara to the lab!

--Jan 2013 - The Geography of Fear page has been launched! Read about this actively growing project here.

--Dec 2012 - Lab renovation and setup is complete - check out these images: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

--Sept 2012 - Welcome Doreen Cabrera, Lisa Campbell, and Matt Kresky as the first undergraduate research assistants to join the Stankowich lab!