Dr. Tim Caro

Professor

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Biography

Tim Caro studies the evolutionary ecology of animal coloration, focusing particularly on mammals and decapods. He conducts fieldwork in Tanzania and the UK, specifically studying zebras, horses, and coconut crabs in the Zanzibar archipelago, as well as crabs and anemones in the UK. His work is highly collaborative, involving phylogenetic and macroevolutionary comparative studies, complemented by simple field experiments and state-of-the-art photographic techniques to test classic hypotheses regarding coloration in charismatic and conspicuous species. Caro is also interested in conservation strategies to sustain intact tropical ecosystems and collaborates with Tanzanian authorities on several conservation projects within this highly biodiverse country. He served as a Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of California, Davis from January 1, 1990, to October 30, 2018.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2018-11-01 — Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, UK

Teaching and research in evolutionary ecology and animal coloration.

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
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Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.