Susan Jenks , Ph.D.

Biology_Faculty

Associate Professor Biology/Psychology

Current Research Interests

Development of social behavior and stress response in spotted hyaenas and phylogenetics of the Hyaenidae.

Aggression and social behavior in crayfish

Publications

Koepfli, K-P., Jenks, S.M., Eizirik, E., Zahirpour, T. Van Valkenburgh, B. and Wayne, R.K. (2006). In: Molecular Systematics of the Hyaenidae: Relationships of a relictual lineage resolved by a a molecular supermatrix. Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, 38, 603-620.

Jenks, S. M. and Werdelin, L. (1998). Taxonomy and systematics of living hyaenas (Family Hyaenidae). In: M.G.L. Mills and H. Hofer (compilers), Hyaenas status survey and conservation action plan. IUCN/SSC Hyaena Specialist Group. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge, UK. vi+154 pp.

Jenks, S. M., Weldele, M., Frank, L. & Glickman, S. (1995). Acquisition of matrilineal rank in captive spotted hyaenas: Emergence of a natural social system in peer-reared animals and their offspring. Animal Behaviour, 50, 893-904.

Wayne, R.k., and Jenks, S.M. (1991). Mitochondrial DNA analysis implying extensive hybridization of the endangered red wolf (Canis rufus). Nature, 351, 565-568.

Presentations

Influence of photoperiod, social experience and stress on crayfish agonistic behavior. International Neuroethology Congress, July 23-27, 2007.

Influence of photoperiod and social familiarity on crayfish agonistic behavior. Animal Behavior Scoiety, August 12-16, 2006.

Personal Interests

"Hanging out" with her daughter, volunteering time in local schools for environmental education and science projects, many outdoor activities, dance for fitness