Dr. Bruce Schulte

Dr. Bruce A. Schulte is a Professor at the Department of Biology, Western Kentucky University. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the College of William and Mary and a Master of Science in Biology from the University of Southern California. He subsequently obtained his Doctorate of Philosophy in Biology from the State University of New York in 1993. His research focuses on the communication and social behavior of herbivorous mammals, such as elephants, manatees, beavers and horses. His research group examines the development of social and reproductive behaviors as well as the mechanisms, especially chemical, that mediate these interactions. In recent years, they have taken more of a conservation behavior approach, as they work to reduce human–wildlife conflict by studying the behavioral ecology of these species, specifically their modes of communication, reproductive patterns and social systems. Regarding practical applications, they hope that their research will facilitate an understanding of behavior and subsequently positive human–animal interactions. He has authored/co-authored more than 50 publications in international peer-reviewed journals.