Behavioural Biologist 

Ben Pitcher is a behavioural and sensory ecologist whose research focuses on the evolution of animal cognition and how animals use multiple sensory systems for foraging, communication and recognition in complex and changing environments.

Ben completed his Bachelor of Science at the Australian National University. In 2010 he completed his PhD at Macquarie University, Australia, and University Paris Sud, France, studying individual recognition and multimodal communication in Australian sea lions. Ben has worked with a variety of species including birds (from wrens to penguins), seals and ungulates.

In April 2017 Ben joined Taronga as a Behavioural Biologist. His research interests include animal behaviour, communication, cognition and sensory ecology, and explore how we can translate behavioural research into conservation and welfare outcomes.