Reproductive physiology in elephants, including physiology, endocrinology and studies of adipose tissue and links between nutrition and reproduction; and the physiology of stress. Captive and free-ranging wildlife, particularly infectious disease. Zoo animal welfare, specifically in captive elephant welfare and behaviour.
Previous media experience includes appearances on BBC Radio Nottingham and the Society for Endocrinology website.
For more information about Dr Yon please visit her website.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums, European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA, Natural Resources Wales, mining companies South Africa)
Dr Yon
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