Harsha Kumar

Hummingbird torpor recapitulates key molecular signatures of hibernation without large-scale transcriptomic remodelling

This study identifies key molecular pathways in hummingbird torpor entry through transcriptomic analysis, revealing subtle transcriptomic changes and active transcriptional reprogramming.

Evolution of burrowing and associated behavioral traits in Lagomorphs

This study investigates the evolution of burrowing behavior in Lagomorphs, finding it evolved multiple times independently and correlates with sociality and higher fecundity.

A Case Study: Using Passive Acoustic Monitoring Devices In A Growing Urban Landscape To Monitor Avian Diversity

This study evaluates passive acoustic monitoring's effectiveness in assessing avian diversity in a grassland and scrubland ecosystem, identifying 76 true species with 56.3% accuracy.

Asian pika populations track local glaciation events through the Pleistocene

This study uses genomic and modeling approaches to show Asian pika populations responded to Pleistocene glaciation events with population bottlenecks and expansions, revealing low effective population sizes and informing conservation strategies.