Exploring the world of animal vision and colour

Welcome to the research webpage for Dr Amanda Franklin, lecturer at La Trobe University. Please have a look around to find out more information about our research interests, the research team and recent news.

Our research interests

We are fascinated by animal sensory systems and animal colouration. How do animals see the world? What are the functions of animal colouration? How do environmental conditions influence perception and function?

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Meet the team

Get to know the researchers in our team and the diverse questions they tackle in sensory ecology and animal behaviour.

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