Author

Nader Khan

Nader Khan teaches ecology in the biology department at a state university in Grand Island, Nebraska. His coursework centers on field biology, quantitative methods, and population dynamics across varied Midwestern habitats. Khan received a BS in biology from the University of Iowa and an MS in ecology from Missouri State University. He practices the cello for an hour every morning before heading to campus.

Do Predators Really Kill Only the Old and Sick Prey?
What Is Biological Surplus and How Is It Calculated?
Why Can’t Every Rat Survive and Reproduce at Its Maximum Rate?
What Happens to Prey Populations When Predator Populations Are Scarce?
Are K-Selected Species Generalists or Specialists?
What Is Behavioral Ecology? Definition & Applications
How Is Prey Availability Different in Wet and Dry Seasons?
Herbivora: Biology of Plant-Eating Animals
What Is the Marginal Value Theorem in Biology?
Are Predators or Their Prey More Likely to Be Successful?
What Is Dietary Niche Partitioning?
Omnivore Ecology: Adaptations and Ecosystem Dynamics
Understanding Biological Group Dynamics: Taxonomy to Trophic Levels