Western Illinois University: Macomb Campus

Jeanette A. Thomas, Professor (WIU Quad Cities)
Coordinator, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Zoo & Aquarium Studies*

Marine & terrestrial mammalogy, bioacoustics, zoo animal enrichment  

IMPORTANT: Dr. Thomas only advises students at the WIU-QC campus in Moline IL or at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, not at the main campus in Macomb.

Contact Information:

E-mail:  J-Thomas@wiu.edu
Phone:  (309) 762-9481, ext 311

Web Address: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, Zoo & Aquarium Studies 

Brochure/Flatsheet: Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Zoo & Aquarium Studies

Mailing Address:
Western Illinois University-Quad Cities
3561 60th St.
Moline, IL  61265

 

Degrees:

• Ph.D. - University of Minnesota
• M.S. - University of Minnesota
• B.S. - Western Illinois University

 

Courses Taught:

• BIOL 501 Biometrics
• BIOL 503 Biosystematics & Evolution
• BIOL 583 Bioacoustics
• ZOOL 412G Marine Mammalogy
• ZOOL 416G Mammalogy
• ZOOL 553 Animal Behavior
• ZOOL 584 Biological Studies in  Zoos & Aquaria

Research Interests:

Bioacoustics of terrestrial and marine mammals, including effects of noise on mammals, echolocation, communication, hearing, playbacks, and behavioral enrichment. Research includes both field and captive animal studies.

Additional Resources

• WIU Graduate Certificate in Zoo & Aquarium Studies Website
• List of Completed Graduate Students
• Other Internet sites
  • The Society for Marine Mammalogy and Strategies for Pursuing a Career in Marine Mammal Science
  • Western Illinois University-Quad Cities
  • Biological Sciences Department
  • Shedd Aquarium
  • Niabi Zoo

 

Recent Publications:

• Therrien, S.E., Jeannette A. Thomas, R.E. Therrien, and R. Stacey. 2012. Time of day and social change effects on underwater sound production by Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) at the Brookfield Zoo. Aquatic Mammals 38:65-75.

• Vicente, E., Neves, Jeannette A. Thomass, J. and R. Hale. 2012. A Squirrel’s Tale. EUZoos-XXI; engaging the public in nature conservation.  Children’s Book. Lisbon, Portugal. 48 pp.

• Wartzok, Douglas, Christine Erbe, Wayne M. Getz, and Jeanette Thomas. 2012. Marine mammal acoustics exposure analysis models used in U.S. Navy Environmental Impact Statements. In A.N. Popper and A. Hawkins, eds. In The Effects of Noise on Aquatic Life, pages 551-557. Springer Science+Business Media, LLC, New York.
  
• Gabriela Munoz, G., K. Karamanlidis, P. Dendrinos. and Jeanette A. Thomas. 2011. Aerial vocalizations by wild and rehabilitating Mediterranean Monk Seals (Monachus monachus) in Greece. Aquatic Mammals special issue on monk seals. 37(3):262-279.
  
• Loeding, E., Jeanette A. Thomas, D. Bernier, and R. Santymire. 2011. Using fecal hormonal and behavioral analysis to evaluate the introduction of two Sable Antelope at Lincoln Park Zoo. Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science 14:220-246. DOI: 10.1080/10888705.2011.576968.
  
• Dudzinski, K., Jeanette A. Thomas, and J. Gregg. 2009. Communication in Marine Mammals. in Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals. Perrin, W., Würsig, B. and Thiesselwait, Ed. Academic Press. 2nd Edition. Pp. 260-269.
  
• McCreery, L., and Jeanette A. Thomas. 2009. Acoustic analysis of underwater vocalizations of Crabeater Seals (Lobodon carcinophagus): not so monotonous. Aquatic Mammals 35.4.
  
• Thomas, Jeanette A., and T. Rogers. 2009. Species account of the Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddellii). in Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals. Academic Press. 2nd Edition. Pp. 1217-1220.
  
• Thomas, Jeanette A., and J. Terhune. 2009. Species account of the Ross Seal (Ommatophoca rossii). in Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals. 2nd Edition. Academic Press. Pp. 988-990.
  
• Stalf, C., Jeanette A. Thomas, E.M. Walter, and S.E. Crowell. 2008. Research training as enrichment with an Asian elephant. Journal of Elephant Management.
  
• Hasselberg, B., and Jeanette A. Thomas 2008. Using an infrared temperature sensor to remotely study microhabitat selection in captive California Sea Lions (Zalophus californianus). Aquatic Mammals 34(2):212-228.
  
• Richlen, M., and Jeanette A. Thomas. 2008. Acoustic behavior of Antarctic Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) recorded near the ice edge of McMurdo Sound, Antarctica. Aquatic Mammals. 34(4): 448-457.
  
• Southall, B.L., A.E. Bowles, W.T. Ellison, J.J. Finneran, R.L. Gentry, C.P. Greene, Jr., D. Kastak, D.R. Ketten, J.H. Miller P.E. Nachtigall, W.J. Richardson, Jeanette A. Thomas, and P.L. Tyack. 2009. Marine mammal noise exposure criteria: initial scientific recommendations. Harland, Simon Richards and Stephen Robinson (eds.). Underwater Noise Measurement, Impact and Mitigation, Proceedings of the Institute of Acoustics Conference, Southampton, UK 14-15 October, 2008. Published by the Institute for Acoustics: St Albans, UK. Pp. 13-16.
  
• Au, W.W.L., Jeanette A. Thomas, and K. T. Ramirez. 2007. Characteristics of the auditory brainstem evoked potential of Pacific White-sided dolphin (Lagenorhynchus obliquidens). Aquatic Mammals 33(1):76-84.
  
• Mattson, M.C., and Jeanette  A. Thomas. 2005. Effects of boat traffic on bottlenose dolphins near Hilton Head, South Carolina. Aquatic Mammals 31(1):133-140.
  
• Awbrey, F.T., Jeanette A. Thomas, and W.E. Evans. 2004. Ultrasonic sound production in a captive leopard seal (Hydrurga leptonyx). in Echolocation in Bats and Dolphins. J.A. Thomas, C. Moss, and V. Vater, eds. Pp. 535-541. The University of Chicago Press.
  
• Evans, W.E., Jeanette A. Thomas, and R. Davis. 2004. Sounds used during underwater navigation by a Weddell seal, (Leptonychotes weddellii). in Echolocation in Bats and Dolphins. J.A. Thomas, C. Moss, and V. Vater, eds. Pp. 541-547. The University of Chicago Press.
  
• Fahner, M.A., Jeanette A. Thomas, K. Ramirez, and J. Boehm. 2004. Acoustic properties of a Pacific white-sided dolphin (Lagenorhynchus obliquidens) echolocation signals.  in Echolocation in Bats and Dolphins. J.A. Thomas, C. Moss, and V. Vater, eds. Pp. 53-59. The University of Chicago Press. 
  
• Thomas, Jeanette A., and M. Jalili. 2004. Review of echolocation in insectivores and rodents. in Echolocation in Bats and Dolphins. J.A. Thomas, C. Moss, and V. Vater, eds. Pp. 547- 564. The University of Chicago Press.
  
• Thomas, Jeanette A., C.F. Moss, and M. Vater. 2004. (eds.) Echolocation in Bats and Dolphins. The University of Chicago Press. pp. 598.
  
• Fenton, B.M., and Jeanette A. Thomas. 2003. Sensory Ecology. in Grzimek’s Animal Life Encyclopedia. Chapter on Mammals volume 6.
  
• Stirling, I., and Jeanette A. Thomas. 2003. Relationships between underwater vocalizations and mating systems in phocid seals. Aquatic Mammals 29(2):227-246.