Peer-Reviewed Publications
Ecology, Behavior, Conservation, & Natural History Papers
In Review
▻ Brunner, R.M., M.D.M. Moretta-Urdiales, J.M. Tleimat, R. Tyler, J.M. Guayasamin, C. Kremen, & D. Rodriguez. Predicting pathogen prevalence in tropical working landscapes: implications for amphibian conservation. [In review; Proceedings of the Royal Society B]
▻ Brunner, R.M., R.L. Lynch, S. McCracken, & J.M. Guayasamin. Unique egg deposition site and tadpole development of the cascade specialist glass frog, Sachatamia orejuela. [In review; South American Journal of Herpetology]
Accepted
▻ Tleimat, J.M., S.R. Fritts, R.M. Brunner, D. Rodriguez, R.L. Lynch, & S.F. McCracken. 2022. Economic pressures of Covid-19 lockdowns result in increased timber extraction within a critically endangered region: a case study from the Pacific Forest of Ecuador. Ecology & Evolution. 12(11), e9550. PDF
▻ Brunner, R.M.**, J. M. Guayasamin**, A. Valencia-Aguilar, D. Franco-Mena, E. Ringler, A. Medina Armijos, C. Marochz, L. Bustamante, R. J. Maynard, & J. Culebras. 2022. Two new glassfrogs (Centrolenidae: Hyalinobatrachium) from Ecuador, with comments on the endangered biodiversity of the Andes. PeerJ 10:e13109. PDF
**Equal first author
▻ Brunner, R.M., M.D.M. Moretta-Urdiales, J.M. Tleimat, R. Tyler, J.M. Guayasamin, C. Kremen, & D. Rodriguez. Predicting pathogen prevalence in tropical working landscapes: implications for amphibian conservation. [In review; Proceedings of the Royal Society B]
▻ Brunner, R.M., R.L. Lynch, S. McCracken, & J.M. Guayasamin. Unique egg deposition site and tadpole development of the cascade specialist glass frog, Sachatamia orejuela. [In review; South American Journal of Herpetology]
Accepted
▻ Tleimat, J.M., S.R. Fritts, R.M. Brunner, D. Rodriguez, R.L. Lynch, & S.F. McCracken. 2022. Economic pressures of Covid-19 lockdowns result in increased timber extraction within a critically endangered region: a case study from the Pacific Forest of Ecuador. Ecology & Evolution. 12(11), e9550. PDF
▻ Brunner, R.M.**, J. M. Guayasamin**, A. Valencia-Aguilar, D. Franco-Mena, E. Ringler, A. Medina Armijos, C. Marochz, L. Bustamante, R. J. Maynard, & J. Culebras. 2022. Two new glassfrogs (Centrolenidae: Hyalinobatrachium) from Ecuador, with comments on the endangered biodiversity of the Andes. PeerJ 10:e13109. PDF
**Equal first author
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[Media coverage]:
National Geographic "Two new species of see-through frog named in Ecuador", by Angela Posada-Swafford The Economist Science Newsletter, by Alok Jha Berkeley News "Two endangered glass frogs discovered near Andean mining sites", by Mathew Gurciaga News-O-Matic (Daily News for Kids) "New See-Through Frogs!" by Sufia Alam c|net "Newly discovered see-through glass frogs already endangered", by Amanda Kooser |
▻ Brunner, R.M. & J.M. Guaysamin. 2020. Nocturnal visual displays and call description of the cascade specialist glass frog Sachatamia orejuela. Behaviour. 57(14-15), 1257-1268. PDF
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[Media coverage]:
Mongabay "Well, hello there: Glass frogs 'wave' to communicate near noisy waterfalls", by Elizabeth Claire Alberts Gizmodo "Drowned out by noise, these horny frogs wave their arms and legs to get noticed", by George Dvorsky IFLS "Glass frogs wooing near noisy waterfalls do a little dance, give a little wave to get noticed", by Rachael Funnell Animal Minds, Psychology Today "Frogs living near waterfalls dance to attract attention", by Mary Bates |
▻ Ginsberg, J. & R.M. Brunner. 2022. Biodiversity of Mammals. In: Encyclopedia of Biodiversity, Third Edition. Ed: Samuel Scheiner. Elseiver. [ACCEPTED; In Press Feb 2022]
▻ Barve, S., A.S. Lahey, R.M. Brunner, W.D. Koenig, & E.L. Walters. 2020. Tracking the warriors and spectators of acorn woodpecker wars. Current Biology. 30(17), R982-R983. PDF
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[Media coverage]:
New York Times "In this woodpecker kingdom, war is a spectator sport" by Priyanka Runwal Scientific American "Vicious woodpecker battles draw an avian audience" by Jim Daley |
▻ Scheffers, B.R., R.M. Brunner, S.D. Ramirez, L.P. Shoo, A. Diesmos, & S.E. Williams. 2013. Thermal buffering of microhabitats is a critical factor mediating warming vulnerability of frogs in the Philippine Biodiversity Hotspot. Biotropica. 45: 628-635. PDF
Environmental Policy Reports & Analyses
▻ The Global Land Outlook (GLO), Second Edition. The United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification.
Bonn, Germany. [Forthcoming, early 2022]
Chapter: Ecological Connectivity––an Essential Component of Ecosystem Restoration.
Authors: Keeley, A.T.H., A. Laur, B. Lausche, R.M. Brunner, B.J. Orr, B. Hance, F. Spina, G. Oppler, J.H. Thorne, J. Hilty, L. Cerasi, M. Ward, P. Beier, V. Semplici, & G. Tabor.
▻ Establishing Safeguards for Biodiversity & Indigenous Rights in REDD+. The Coalition for Rainforest Nations. 2011.
Authors: Brunner, R.M., K. Lai, C. Calvo Ambel, N. Valencia, B. Bendandi, & E. Soergel.
Presented by: R.M. Brunner at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Bangkok, Thailand. 2011
▻ Brunner, R.M., et al. 2010. Back to its Roots: Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation via the Copenhagen Accord. Reconsidering Development. Vol.1, No.1. PDF
Bonn, Germany. [Forthcoming, early 2022]
Chapter: Ecological Connectivity––an Essential Component of Ecosystem Restoration.
Authors: Keeley, A.T.H., A. Laur, B. Lausche, R.M. Brunner, B.J. Orr, B. Hance, F. Spina, G. Oppler, J.H. Thorne, J. Hilty, L. Cerasi, M. Ward, P. Beier, V. Semplici, & G. Tabor.
▻ Establishing Safeguards for Biodiversity & Indigenous Rights in REDD+. The Coalition for Rainforest Nations. 2011.
Authors: Brunner, R.M., K. Lai, C. Calvo Ambel, N. Valencia, B. Bendandi, & E. Soergel.
Presented by: R.M. Brunner at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Bangkok, Thailand. 2011
▻ Brunner, R.M., et al. 2010. Back to its Roots: Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation via the Copenhagen Accord. Reconsidering Development. Vol.1, No.1. PDF
Education Publications
▻ Mason, N.A., R.M. Brunner, M.C. Ballen, & I.J. Lovette. 2018. Cognitive and social benefits among underrepresented first-year biology students in a field course: A case study of experiential learning in the Galápagos. Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad. Vol. 30, Issue 3, 1-19. PDF
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Ornithology Textbook:
The Handbook of Bird Biology. 2016. Third Edition. Wiley & Sons. Editors: I.J. Lovette & J.W. Fitzpatrick Developmental Editor: R.M. Brunner Biodiversity Textbook: Encyclopedia of Biodiversity. 2013. Second Edition. Elsevier, Inc. Editor: S.A. Levin. Chapter: Biodiversity of Mammals Author: J. Ginsberg Developmental Editor: R.M. Brunner Children's Book About Frogs: Fanatical About Frogs. 2019. Flying Eye Books. Author: Owen Davey Scientific Editor: R.M. Brunner |
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