Seth Thomas

My research interests center on how large animals shape the ecosystems they inhabit, and how different configurations of species might elicit different impacts on landscapes. I got my start in scientific research at Oregon State University where I earned two Bachelors of Science in Ecology and Environmental and Energy Policy. I then continued my education across the Atlantic where I earned a Masters of Science in Biodiversity, Conservation, and Management from the University of Oxford. During my degree, my thesis research focused on evaluating best practices for global large carnivore translocations and reintroductions and what possible impacts it could have on nature restoration efforts. Before joining the Davies lab, I worked for the National Wildlife Federation as a climate and energy research fellow, for the IUCN Sustainable Use and Livelihoods specialist group examining the conservation and livelihoods benefits of international wildlife trade, and as a researcher for the Nature-based Solutions Initiative at the University of Oxford. I am always happy to discuss all things conservation and ecology, so please feel free to reach out!