Zaida Ortega, PhD

I work to understand how animal behaviour responds to environmental variation, mainly temperature. I use terrestrial vertebrates as model organisms. Climate change and habitat destruction for human purposes are modifying the behaviour of all animals and threating their survival.

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Besides the value of nature by itself -which would be enough for me-, it is clear that we need to achieve a respectful relationship with nature to be able to live a suitable future. I believe women will have a great part on achieving a sustainable society.

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That is why I also work for gender equality in science and leadership for a better future. I have been selected to participate in Homeward Bound, a revolutionary project for building a network of 1,000 women scientific leaders to work together for a sustainable future.