Dr Philip Baker

Biography

Dr. Philip Baker is currently working as a Lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences, University of Reading , United Kingdom. Major Responsibilities: Lecturer Programme Director for BSc Zoology Research: • Funding from NERC, People's Trust for Endangered Species • Behavioural ecology of mammals • Urban ecology • Human-wildlife conflict with particular reference to foxes (Vulpes vulpes) • Conservation biology • Population monitoring for management and conservation with particular reference to hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus) Member of the Ecology Research Group Impact, Enterprise and Outreach: • Scientific Advisor for Channel 4 documentary series "Foxes Live" • Interviews with BBC 1 Countryfile, BBC Autumnwatch, BBC Radio Berkshire, BBC Radio Bristol, BBC South Today Esteem Factors: • Scientific Advisory Panel, The Mammal Society Teaching: • Part 1: Mammal diversity, behaviour and conservation • Part 1: Introduction to Zoology • Part 2: Field Course to RSPCA Mallydams Field Centre, Sussex • Part 3: Urban Ecology • MSc: Quantitative Methods 1 • MSc: Quantitative Methods 2 • MSc: Vertebrate Survey and Assessment • MSc: Mammal Conservation National Collaborators: • Prof. Mike Bruford, University of Cardiff • Dr Dawn Scott, University of Brighton • Dr Richard Yarnell, Nottingham Trent University

Research Interest

• Behavioural ecology of mammals • Urban ecology • Human-wildlife conflict with particular reference to foxes (Vulpes vulpes) • Conservation biology • Population monitoring for management and conservation with particular reference to hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus)