Natalie Hyslop, Ph.D.
Professor, Biology
Principal Investigator, STEM Scholars Program
Office locationScience, Engineering, Tech, 160,
Area(s) of Expertise: Wildlife Ecology, Conservation and Management, Herpetology, Population Ecology (Advising Area of Expertise: Biology)
Courses Taught
- BIOL 1102/L - Introduction to Ecology
- BIOL 1108K - Principles of Biology II
- BIOL 1260/L - Environmental Science
- BIOL 3332 - Field Ecology
- BIOL 3500K - Ecology
- BIOL 4090 - Conservation Biology
- BIOL 4327K - Wildlife Ecology
- ECOL 1000 - Ecology of Reptiles and Amphibians of the Southeast
Education
- Ph.D., Wildlife Ecology and Management, The University of Georgia
- M.S., Biology, Purdue University
- B.S., Ecology, The University of Georgia
Research/Special Interests
Dr. Hyslop's research interests predominantly center on problems in wildlife conservation, particularly those concerning herpetofaunal (reptile and amphibian) species in the eastern United States. Additionally, she is interested in understanding ecological factors that influence patterns of species composition and local population persistence and extinction. Paralleling this, she is concerned with wildlife use of specific resources within a landscape, including spatial requirements and habitat features which are critical for the persistence of populations in a geographic region.
Currently, she is involved with .
Additionally, Dr. Hyslop is the Principle Investigator for the STEM Scholars Program (STEMS Program) which awards scholarships to academically talented, low income students.
Publications
Carlson, B.E., Carter, S.E., Hulbert, A.C., Hyslop, N.L., Free Kashon, E.A., Kimble, S.J., Lisk, J., McElroy, C., Mook, J.L., Refsnider, J.M. and Roe, J.H., 2024. Intrapopulation variation in boldness differs while average boldness is similar across populations of a widespread turtle. Behavioral Ecology and Sociobiology, 78(6), p.64.
H. C. Chandler, D.Steen, J. Blue, J. E. Bogan, M. R. Bolt, T. Brady, D. R. Breininger, J. Buening, M. Elliott, J. Godwin, C. Guyer, R. L. Hill, M. Hoffman, N.L. Hyslop, C. L. Jenkins, C. Lechowicz, M. Moore, R.A. Moulis, S. Piccolomini, R. Redmond, F. H. Snow, B. S. Stegenga, D. J. Stevenson, J. Stiles, S. Stiles, M. Wallace, J. Waters, M. Wines, J. M. Bauder. 2023. Evaluating Growth Rates of Captive, Wild, and Reintroduced Populations of the Imperiled Eastern Indigo Snake (Drymarchon couperi). Herpetologica 9: 220–230.
Dirk J. Stevenson, Natalie L. Hyslop, Chris Layton, James Godlewski, Frankie H. Snow. 2021. Nesting Sites of the Eastern Indigo Snake (Drymarchon couperi) in Georgia. Southeastern Naturalist, 20(2), 345-352.
Knafo, S. E., T. Norton, M. Mitchell, D. J. Stevenson, N. L. Hyslop, R. Poppenga, M. Oliva, T. Chen, C. Cray, S. Gibbs, L. Durden, N. Stedman, S. Divers, and E. Dierenfeld. 2016. Health and Nutritional Assessment of Free-ranging Eastern Indigo Snakes (Drymarchon couperi) in Georgia. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine 47(3).
Dierenfeld, ES, TM Norton, NL Hyslop, and DJ Stevenson. 2016. Nutrient Composition of Prey Items Consumed by Free-Ranging Eastern Indigo Snakes (Drymarchon couperi). Southeastern Naturalist 14(3):551-560.
Mook, J, C. Strother, and N. Hyslop. 2016. GIS technology and its application in biological habitat research for Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina) conservation. eBook chapter. STEM and GIS in Higher Education.
Hyslop, N. L., J. M. Meyers, R. J. Cooper, and D. Stevenson. 2014. Journal of Wildlife Management 78:101–111.
Nowakowski, A. J., N. L. Hyslop, J. I. Watling, and M. A. Donnelly. 2012. Biodiversity and Conservation. 22:497-511.
Hyslop, N. L., D. J. Stevenson, J. N. Macey, L. D. Carlile, C. L. Jenkins, J. A. Hostetler, and M. K. Oli. 2011. . Population Ecology 54:145–156.
Dodd, C.K., Jr., N.L. Hyslop and M.K. Oli. 2012. Chelonian Conservation and Biology 11: 44-49.
Stevenson, D. J. and N. L. Hyslop. 2010. Drymarchon couperi (Eastern Indigo Snake): long distance interpopulation movement. Herpetological Review 4:91–92.
Stevenson, D. J., M. R. Bolt, D.J. Smith, K. M. Enge, N. L. Hyslop, T.M. Norton, and K.J. Dyer. 2010. Southeastern Naturalist 9:1–18.
Hyslop, N. L., R. J. Cooper, and J. M. Meyers. 2009. Copeia 2009:460–466.
Hyslop, N. L., R. J. Cooper, J. M. Meyers, and T. Norton. 2009. Herpetologica 65:199–206.
Stevenson, D. J., K. Enge, K. Dyer, T. M. Norton, and N. L. Hyslop. 2009. Herpetological Biology and Conservation 4:30–42.
Hyslop, N. L., J. M. Meyers, R. J. Cooper, and D. J. Stevenson. 2009. Florida Scientist 72: 93-100.
Stevenson, D. J., Moulis, R., Hyslop, N. L. 2008. Eastern Indigo Snake (Drymarchon couperi), In Amphibians and Reptiles of Georgia, eds J.B. Jensen, C.D. Camp, J.W. Gibbons, M.J. Elliott. The University of Georgia Press, Athens, Georgia.
Work Experience
- Postdoctoral assistant, University of Florida, Gainesville, 2009-2010
- Postdoctoral assistant, Florida International University, Miami, 2008-2009