Master of Science Candidate

Student Background   

My name is Robin Donohue.  I was born and raised in Westport, Connecticut.  After graduating from high school, I attended the University of Connecticut and graduated in 2008 with a B.S. in Natural Resources with a concentration in wildlife conservation.  As a student I was active in the student chapter of the Wildlife Society and the Forestry and Wildlife Club where I served as president for 2 years.  In my free time I also enjoy hiking, camping, hunting, fishing, horseback riding and sailing.

Thesis Project

Aggressive Behavior of White-tailed Deer at Three Population Densities

I will be examining the effect population density has on aggressive behavior of white-tailed deer at supplemental feed stations at three different population densities.  My research will be conducted on the Comanche and Faith ranches near Carrizo Springs, Texas.  I will make behavior observations four times annually using motion sensor cameras mounted at the feed sites.  Through this research I hope to be able to determine if access to the supplemental feed by subordinate individuals or age/sex classes is limited or prevented by more dominant individuals or age/sex classes through the use of aggressive social interactions.