Lee E. Boyd, Ph.D.
Professor

Currently on Sabbatical

Stoffer 202D
(785) 670-2081 office
lee.boyd@washburn.edu

Ph.D., Cornell University (1988)

Courses Taught:

BI 100 Introduction to Biology
BI 101 Introduction to Biology Lab
BI 110 General Zoology
BI 202 Biology of Behavior
BI 255 Human Physiology
BI 275 Human Anatomy
BI 315 Vertebrate Zoology
BI 390 Biology Seminar
BI 395 Biology Research

Research Interests:

I am interested in using a knowledge of animal behavior to conserve endangered species. In this context I have studied the behavior of Przewalski's horses in captivity and after reintroduction to the wild in Mongolia. On a theoretical basis I am intrigued by social behavior, especially nepotism. I also have an interest in applied animal behavior.

Recent Scholarly Works:

• Boyd, L. & Keiper, R. 2005. Behavioural ecology of feral horses. Pages 55-82 in: The Domestic Horse: The Origins, Development, and Management of its Behaviour. D.S. Mills & S.M. McDonnell (eds.). Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK.
• Boyd, L. & Bandi, N.  2002.  Reintroduction of takhi, Equus ferus przewalskii, to Hustai National Park, Mongolia: time budget and synchrony of activity pre- and post-release.  Applied Animal Behaviour Science 78:87-102.
• Boyd, L.  2002.  Reborn Free - a new generation of Przewalski's horses inhabits the Mongolian steppe.  Natural History 111(6):56-61. (July-August issue)
• Boyd, L.  2001.  Horse, Przewalski's.  Entry in the Encyclopedia of the World's Zoos, C.E. Bell (Ed.) Fitzroy Dearborn Publishers, London. Pages 576-581.   

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