Charles T. Robbins
Professor
Research Interests
- Nutritional Ecology of Wild Animals
Teaching /Professional Interests
Charles T. Robbins has been a professor of Zoology and Natural Resource Sciences at WSU since 1974. His research interests include nutrition and energetics of wild mammals, particularly bears. Dr. Robbins' current research includes:
- Foraging ecology of bears
- The role of bears in ecosystem nutrient cycling, particularly the movement of nutrients from salmon, through bears, and into forest plant communities
- Energetics and habitat use of free-ranging bears
- The interactions of bears, recreationists, and salmon in Alaska.
Captive and wild grizzly bears are used in these studies.
Educational Background
- Ph.D.
Cornell University - Ithaca, NY - M.S.
Syracuse University - Syracuse, NY - B.S.
Colorado State University - Fort Collins, CO
373 Eastlick
Washington State University
Pullman, WA 99164-6410
(509) 335-1119
ctrobbins@wsu.edu