Dr Mirela Cuculescu-Santana

Assistant Professor

Department: Applied Sciences

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Key Publications

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Can colored object enrichment reduce the escape behavior of captive freshwater turtles?, Bannister, C., Thomson, A., Cuculescu-Santana, M. 1 Mar 2021, In: Zoo Biology
Feeding Strategies for Captive Asian Small-Clawed Otters (Aonyx cinereus, Illiger, 1815): What Works to reduce Repetitive Feeding Anticipatory Activity in the Cold Season?, Harrop, J., Cuculescu-Santana, M. Aug 2021
Interest in coloured objects and behavioural budgets of individual captive freshwater turtles, Thomson, A., Bannister, C., Marshall, R., McNeil, N., Mear, D., Lovick-Earle, S., Cuculescu-Santana, M. 31 Oct 2021, In: Journal of Zoo and Aquarium Research
Outdoor enclosure use and behaviour of adult and cub Asian small clawed otters Aonyx cinereus in summer and winter, Cuculescu-Santana, M., Mason, J., Purchase, K., McKie, R. 19 Feb 2021
Seasonal changes in the behaviour and enclosure use of captive Asian Small Clawed Otters (Aonyx cinereus), Cuculescu-Santana, M., Horn, C., Briggs, R., Bowe, C., Geraughty, M. 31 Jan 2017, In: IUCN/SCC Otter Specialist Group Bulletin
Using learning dimensions within the Effective Lifelong Learning Inventory (ELLI) as indicators of academic success in Biosciences, Awad, S., Cuculescu-Santana, M. 10 Apr 2017, In: Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education
Identifying key Effective Lifelong Learning Inventory (ELLI) dimensions associated with academic success amongst postgraduate medical students, Rashid-Doubell, F., Cuculescu-Santana, M. 2012, In: EMERGE
Seasonal thermal tolerance in marine Crustacea, Hopkin, R., Qari, S., Bowler, K., Hyde, D., Cuculescu-Santana, M. 4 Apr 2006, In: Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology
Heterothermal acclimation: An experimental paradigm for studying the control of thermal acclimation in crabs, Cuculescu, M., Pearson, T., Hyde, D., Bowler, K. 25 May 1999, In: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
Thermal tolerance of two species of marine crab, Cancer pagurus and Carcinus maenas, Cuculescu, M., Hyde, D., Bowler, K. Apr 1998, In: Journal of Thermal Biology

Qualifications

Education PGCE June 30 1998
Animal Related Studies PhD June 30 1996
Member Royal Society of Biology 2017

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