MY ANIMAL PUBLICATIONS

Here is a list of my animal related publications. You can also see my research at ResearchGate Just type in Myfanwy Webb into the researcher directory at;  https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Myfanwy_Webb

My most recent animal publication is:

Mammals of

  1. The newest edition of Mammals of Australia 4th Edition which is  is now available for preorder Webb, M.J., Kerle, J.A & Winter, J.W. Rock Ringtail Possum Petropseudes dahli Chapter in book: The Mammals of Australia, Edition: 4th Edition  ORDER HERE 

2. The newest edition of Mammals of Australia 4th Edition  is now available for preorder ; Burbidge, A. A. and Webb, M. J. Scaly-tailed possum, Wyulda squamicaudata. Chapter in book:  The Mammals of Australia. 4th Edition     ORDER HERE 

My Adventure Memoir Book is available on Amazon

WILD: LIFE DEATH ENCOUNTERS WITH WILD ANIMALS (published 2021)

Other publications include;

Submission to Parliamentary Inquiry into Australia’s Faunal Extinction Crisis – September 2018 

Dr Myfanwy Webb CLICK HERE TO VIEW PUBLICATION Submission 247 This is published on the Parliament’s Website. 

 

Wildlife Publications

Myfanwy Webb http://www.fishingworld.com.au/news/comment-sea-mullet-are-disappearing-and-something-needs-to-be-done May 2017 CLICK HERE TO VIEW PUBLICATION Black Sea On A Cloudless Day

Sally Potter, Dan Rosauer, J. Sean Doody, Myfanwy J. Webb, Mark D. B. Eldridge. Persistence of a potentially rare mammalian genus (Wyulda) provides evidence for areas of evolutionary refugia within the Kimberley, Australia. Conservation Genetics, October 2014
 
Webb, M.J., Kerle, J.A & Winter, J.W. 2013 Rock Ringtail Possum Petropseudes dahli Chapter in book: Field Companion to The Mammals of Australia Third Edition, Edition: 1st, Chapter: Species Accounts, Publisher: New Holland, Editors: Steve Van Dyck, Ian Gynther, Andrew Baker, pp.82
 
Burbidge, A. A., and Webb, M. J. 2013. Scaly-tailed possum, Wyulda squamicaudata. Chapter in book: Field Companion to The Mammals of Australia Third Edition, Edition: 1st, Chapter: Species Accounts, Publisher: New Holland, Editors: Steve Van Dyck, Ian Gynther, Andrew Baker, pp. 89
 
Webb, M.J., Kerle, J.A & Winter, J.W. 2008 Rock Ringtail Possum Petropseudes dahli Chapter in book: The Mammals of Australia, Edition: 3rd edition, Publisher: Reed New Holland, Editors: Steve Van Dyck, Ronald Strahan, pp.243-244

Burbidge, A. A., and Webb, M. J. 2008. Scaly-tailed possum, Wyulda squamicaudata. Chapter in book:  The Mammals of Australia. 3rd edn. (Eds S. Van Dyck, and R. Strahan.) pp. 277–278. (Reed New Holland: Sydney.)

Go on Dad give us a cuddle. Possums that hug? Enter the snugly rock ringtail. Australian Geographic 2006 Myfanwy Webb

Runcie, M.J. 2004. Scent-marking and vocal communication in the rock-haunting possum Petropseudes dahli. Chapter 33 In The Biology of Australian Possums and Gliders, 2nd Edition (Eds R.L Goldingay and S.M. Jackson) pp. 401-412. (Surrey Beatty & Sons, Sydney) 

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My PhD. Thesis: Behaviour and Ecology of tropical rock-possums. Myfanwy J. Runcie Charles Darwin University 2002 CLICK HERE TO VIEW THESIS

Jacob, J., Ylonen, H., Runcie, M.J., Jones, D.A., Singleton, G.R. 2002.  What affects bait uptake by house mice in grain fields? Submitted to Oceologica.

Ylönen H., Jacob J., Runcie, M.J. & Singleton, G. 2002. Is the reproduction in the Australian house mouse (Mus domesticus) constrained by food: a large-scale field experiment. Journal of Applied Ecology.CLICK HERE TO VIEW PUBLICATION

Runcie, M.J.  2002  Scent-marking and vocal communication in the rock-haunting possum, Petropseudes dahli.  Chapter in book; Possums and Gliders 2nd Edition.

“Adventures at Possum Rock” by Myfanwy Runcie Nature Australia  (Autumn 2000). CLICK HERE TO VIEW

Runcie, M.J. 2000.  Biparental care and obligate monogamy in the rock-haunting possum, (Petropseudes dahli) of tropical Australia. Animal Behaviour, 59:5, 1001-1008.CLICK HERE TO VIEW PUBLICATION

“Scaly Tales” by Myfanwy Runcie Australian Geographic (Oct/Dec 1999)

Runcie, M.J. 1999.  Movements, nest sites and feeding behaviour of the  tropical scaly-tailed possum (Wyulda squamicaudata).  Wildlife Research 26, 367-373CLICK HERE TO VIEW PUBLICATION

Runcie, M.J. 1997.  Defensive Behaviour in the Death Adder (Acanthophis praelongus).  Herpetofauna 27:2.

Hume, I.D., Runcie, M.J. and Canton, M.J. 1997.  Digestive physiology of the ground cuscus (Phalanger gymnotis), a New Guinea phalangerid marsupial.  Australian Journal of Zoology 45:561 – 571.CLICK HERE TO VIEW

Webb, J. K. and M. J. Runcie.  1995.  Survey of Lot 23, Number 29 May Ave, Rossmore, for the Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus).  Report submitted to Liverpool City Council, June 1995.

Webb, J. K. and M. J. Runcie. 1993.  Survey  of  the  terrestrial vertebrate fauna Lot 3 (D.P. 533366) Sagars Rd, Kenthurst, NSW.  Report prepared for B. A. Homann & Associates Pty. Ltd., Consultant Surveyors, September 1993.

Webb, J. K. and M. J. Runcie. 1993.  Survey  of  the  terrestrial vertebrate fauna, Coolibah Rd, Valley Heights, NSW.  Report prepared for Cecil D. Barker & Co., Consultant Surveyors, September 1993.

Medical Research

My Honours Thesis in Physiology and Pharmacology. Two peptides, PACAP (Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase Activating Polypeptide) and NPY (Neuropeptide Y) in the cardiovascular system of the dog. University of New South Wales, 1995.

Runcie, M.J., Ulman, L.G. and Potter, E.K. 1995.  Effects of Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase Activating Polypeptide (PACAP) on cardiovascular and respiratory responses in anaesthetised dogs.  Regulatory Peptides 60:193 – 200.    CLICK HERE TO VIEW

Mahns, D.A., Revington, M., Runcie, M.J., McCloskey, D.I. and Potter, E.K.  1998.   Inhibition of sympathetic cholinergic vasodilation by a selective NPY Y2 Receptor agonist in the gracilis muscle of anaesthetised dogsJournal of Autonomic Nervous System 68: 14 – 20. CLICK HERE TO VIEW

 

Media

The Weekend  Australian (June 12-13, 1999-pg8). “Housework stirs male possums” by Paul Toohey

Broadcast: ABC 8DDD Darwin. 11-15am 14th April, 1999.  Rock-dwelling possums of the tropics.

Interviewed for Radio broadcast by the CSIRO journalist, Nick Goldie on Monday 5th March 2001.

 

Conference Presentations – Spoken Presentations

2001   Epidemiology of Murine Cytomegalovirus (MCMV). Pest Animal Control CRC Scientist Meeting. (Runcie M.J. & Nikolovski, S.)

1999 Vigilance behaviour in an arboreal rock-dwelling marsupial Paper presented at the Australasian Society of Animal Behaviour Conference, April, Armidale. (Runcie, M.J.)   

1999 Biparental Obligate Monogamy in a Marsupial. Paper presented at the Australasian Society of Animal Behaviour Conference, April, Armidale. (Runcie, M.J.)  

1998 Biparental Obligate Monogamy in a Marsupial – Paper presented at the Australian Mammal Conference, July, Perth. (Runcie, M.J.)

1998 Management considerations of two species of rock-dwelling possum.- Paper presented at the Australian Mammal Conference, July, Perth. (Runcie, M.J.).

1998 Biparental Obligate Monogamy in a Marsupial – Paper presented at the Australian Mammal Conference, July, Perth. (Runcie, M.J.)

Conference Posters

I was invited to and presented a paper at the 8th International Theriological Congress in Africa in the symposium entitled, “Linking foraging decisions of mammalian herbivores: from plant chemistry to landscape”.  Runcie M. J.

1995  A Population and Habitat Viability Assessment of Koalas in Agricultural NSW.  Abstract in Proceedings: A conference on the Status of the koala in 1995 incorporating the 4th National carers conference.  (Ramsay, S., Runcie, M.J., Sharkey, D.E., Hume, I.D. and Sherwin, W.B.)

1994   Effects of Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase Activating Polypeptide (PACAP) on cardiovascular and respiratory responses in anaesthetised dogs. Coast Medical Association proceedings: abstracts for the TOW research awards.  (Runcie, M.J., Ulman, L.G. and Potter, E.K).

MY PEOPLE PUBLICATIONS

Here is a list of my people related publications. You can also see my research at ResearchGate  Just type in Myfanwy Webb into the researcher directory at;  https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Myfanwy_Webb

Most Recent Publication

Stages of Suicide: How to Help Your Mind Published December 2022 

This is a short explanation of the six stages of suicide with practical activities to help you prepare and assist your mind in the event it becomes irrational and unsafe.

Cancer Research

A review of natural therapies potentially relevant in Triple negative breast cancer aimed at targeting cancer cell vulnerabilities. MJ Webb & C Kukard, 2020, Vol 17, 27th November, Integrative Cancer Therapies.

Our review showcases a pivotal new therapy to combat cancer recurrence with natural therapies. We have opted for gold level free access so you may instantly download a free PDF from SAGE Journals.  

 

Suicide Research

Suicide Prevention Radio Strategy – Suicide risk factors and month of year. Webb, M. and Sewell, K. 2011 with St Vincent de Paul Society, Mental Health Project.

Report to Coroner by Police Officer in Event of Possible Suicide. 2011  Arms, J., Bauer,L., Dooley,J., MacKellin, J., Sewell, K., Walker, A., Webb, M., Woolsey, C. Central Coast Coroner’s Department


SUBMISSION TO THE SENATE AFFAIRS REFERENCE COMMITTEE. INQUIRY INTO SUICIDE IN AUSTRALIA 2010 Dr Glenys Dore, Dr Myfanwy Webb, John Arms.CLICK HERE TO VIEW PUBLICATION

Indigenous Research

Bailie, R.S. & Runcie, M.J. 2001.  Household infrastructure in Aboriginal communities and the implications for health improvement.  Medical Journal of Australia, 175, 363-366.

Runcie, M.J. and Bailie, R. 2000.  Evaluation of environmental health survey data – indigenous housing.  Report compiled for the Department of Local Government (Northern Territory).

Medical Research

with the aim of researching via whole animal experiments the mechanisms of how two peptides interact in the mammalian body. 

My Honours Thesis in Physiology and Pharmacology. Two peptides, PACAP (Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase Activating Polypeptide) and NPY (Neuropeptide Y) in the cardiovascular system of the dog. University of New South Wales, 1995.

Runcie, M.J., Ulman, L.G. and Potter, E.K. 1995.  Effects of Pituitary Adenylate Cyclase Activating Polypeptide (PACAP) on cardiovascular and respiratory responses in anaesthetised dogs.  Regulatory Peptides 60:193 – 200.    CLICK HERE TO VIEW

Mahns, D.A., Revington, M., Runcie, M.J., McCloskey, D.I. and Potter, E.K.  1998.   Inhibition of sympathetic cholinergic vasodilation by a selective NPY Y2 Receptor agonist in the gracilis muscle of anaesthetised dogsJournal of Autonomic Nervous System 68: 14 – 20. CLICK HERE TO VIEW