Associate Professor; Ph.D. ;
University of Georgia
Trafton S-141
Ph. (507) 389-5735
john.krenz@mnsu.edu
I study animal ecology, behavior, and evolution. Before coming to Minnesota State Mankato, I worked on winter ecology of snowshoe hares, population genetics and the evolution of male and female mating strategies in the marbled salamander, and the evolution of female mate-choice in the gray treefrog. Recently, I have been working on conservation genetics in Minnesota river otters, bat ecology, and on management of wild turkey populations. I use molecular (DNA) techniques to identify parents and to estimate relatedness of populations. Research projects usually involve undergraduates and graduate students.
I teach sophomore-level general ecology, upper-level courses in evolution, animal behavior, and conservation, and a graduate seminar course. I also advise biology majors specializing in ecology and zoology
