Dr James Barr

Zoologist

James is a versatile and experienced zoologist with both a research and practical based background having worked with a variety of native fauna as well as domestic animals for over 10 years. He has a Bachelor of Science (Zoology and Biochemistry), Honours (Veterinary Biology), PhD (Behavioural Ecology), Certificate IV (Veterinary nursing) and Certificate III (Rural and Environmental Pest Management). James is a published and award-winning researcher presenting his research in local, national, and inter-national settings and a strong focus on the peer-review process. During his career he has worked with, and alongside multiple government, non-government, and industry organisations.

James has been involved with research, consultancy, and feral control projects for a range of both mammal and reptile species across Western Australia including Peel, South-West, Great Southern, Wheatbelt, Mid-West, Pilbara, and Kimberley regions. He is experienced in a range of trapping and surveying techniques including camera traps, pitfall traps, Elliot traps, cage traps, radio collaring/attachment and tracking, as well as behavioural analysis. Prior to James undertaking research James works as a veterinary nurse for 7 years across multiple hospitals with experience in animal handling and restraint, anaesthesia, clinical pathology, emergency, and triage.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Terrestrial fauna surveys
• Camera trapping
• Radio-tracking of fauna
• Animal handling and restraint
• Feral animal management
• Triage and anaesthesia monitoring
• Academic writing and peer review
• Applied scientific research design and implementation
• Ecological data management , analysis and interpretation

QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctor of Philosophy (Behavioural Ecology)
• Honours (Veterinary Biology)
• Bachelor of Science (Zoology and Biochemistry)
• Veterinary Nursing Accreditation (Veterinary Nurses Council of Australia)
• Certificate IV (Veterinary Nursing)
• Certificate III (Rural and Environmental Pest Management)