Francesca M. Cassola

Behavioural Ecologist and Science Communicator

MSCA Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, Uk


From behaviour to conservation, with a passion for storytelling.

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Projects

🐊 EvOCRO – Evolutionary Origins of Cognition in Crocodiles

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship
Institution: Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge (UK)
Period: 2025–present

The EvOCRO project investigates the evolution of cognitive plasticity in crocodilians, integrating approaches from behavioural ecology, comparative psychology, and evolutionary biology.

Key collaborators include the Centro de Estudios de Desarrollo Sustentable y Aprovechamiento de la Vida Silvestre (CEDESU, Mexico) and the Crocodile Research and Management for Conservation Group (Mexico).

🔗 Link coming soon. Web page under construction…


📢 Drops of Science – News from Natural Sciences

Drops of Science is a multilingual science communication initiative launched in July 2023, aiming to make ecological and behavioural research more accessible, inclusive, and engaging. It includes:

🎙️ A monthly podcast on current topics in natural sciences
📝 A blog with weekly articles
📱 Content on Instagram, Twitter/X, Facebook, Tumblr, and Bluesky

All content is available for free in Italian, English, and Spanish.

🔗 Discover more here