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Robert Blades

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.90
  • Clarity of Response 9.97
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 16.5
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 26.7
  • Total Questions 92
 Beaver,Coyote and all household pest animals in the southern USA including bats, squirrels, flying squirrels, rats, raccoon etc

JOHN ROCKWOOD

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Response Time(hr) 22.9
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 2.2
  • Total Questions 46
 I ONLY ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT COMMON LOONS. As a Common Loon expert, I can answer any questions about Common Loons - from biology, behavior, conservation, habitat and environmental issues effecting Loons. AGAIN, I ANSWER COMMON LOONS QUESTIONS ONLY - IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT OTHER ANIMALS, PLEASE ASK A DIFFERENT EXPERT. Thank you!

Jonathan Wright

U.K.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.83
  • Clarity of Response 9.87
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Response Time(hr) 35.9
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 16.4
  • Total Questions 4322
 I can answer questions about wild mammals and other animals, as well as extinct animals and zoos. I am not an expert about every animal species. I can look up information from books and the internet, but can't verify if all the information is true. Please don't ask questions about: 1. Pets. I am not a vet. Please contact a vet if your pet is ill. You may need to spend some money if you want your pet to live. Don't get a pet if you don't know how to look after it and if you can't provide it with the space, food and possible companions that will help it live a healthy life. Don't take animals from the wild, unless they are ill and/or injured and you can protect them until a wildlife charity can help. It is cruel to take animals from their parents, especially if the parents will look for the babies, while putting their other babies at risk. You may be breaking the law by keeping wild animals or you may need a licence to look after some species. Please check with a local wildlife group. 2. Eggs: Please don't remove eggs from nests. The mother .....

Dana Krempels, Ph.D.

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.85
  • Clarity of Response 9.89
  • Politeness 9.95
  • Response Time(hr) 38.1
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 75.0
  • Total Questions 2044
 I'm an evolutionary biologist with a passion for animals. Ask about natural history, behavior, ecology, evolution. PLEASE NOTE:

If you have found an "orphaned" or injured wild animal or bird:
Please don't waste time asking questions on the internet, as the answers may come too late. DO NOT FEED THE ANIMAL, and DO NOT HANDLE IT unless it is in imminent danger. (Many wild "orphans" are not orphans at all!) If you are absolutely sure it is orphaned, keep it warm and quiet, and find a LICENSED WILDLIFE REHABILITATOR HERE. Don't try to raise a baby yourself, or rehabilitate an injured anmal. Many a well-intentioned rescuer will do more harm than good, especially with baby birds and baby rabbits.

I.D. OF MYSTERY ANIMALS
Without geographic location, time of day and habitat, I can't help. A clear picture is always best.

I.D. OF MYSTERY ANIMAL SOUNDS
It's impossible for me to I.D. an animal call without hearing it myself.

COMPARATIVE STRENGTHS
I'm not an expert on comparative strengths of different animals (more complicated than you might think!) nor bite forces.

FIGHTING ANIMALS
I refuse to answer "Which .....

Steven V. Matthews

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.81
  • Clarity of Response 9.73
  • Politeness 9.77
  • Response Time(hr) 14.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 8.9
  • Total Questions 476
 I can answer most questions about wild animals in the U.S. Please defer all animal health questions to your veterinarian.

Dyan deNapoli

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 02/25/2012
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 12.6
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 16.6
  • Total Questions 216
 I ONLY ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT PENGUINS. As a recognized penguin expert, I can authoritatively answer any questions about penguins - from biology, behavior, conservation, habitat or the impacts of global warming, to working in an aquarium setting and husbandry management etc. AGAIN, I ANSWER PENGUIN QUESTIONS ONLY - IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT OTHER ANIMALS, PLEASE ASK A DIFFERENT EXPERT. Thank you!

Recent Answers

2012-02-08 Animal fights:

Dear Tom    Thank you for your question. Please note that I don't answer this type of question. Please address the question to the 'Interspecies Conflict' section in AllExperts ( http://www.allexperts.com/el/Interspecies-Conflict/)

2012-02-07 animals in tunnels:

Dear Gopikhan    Thank you for your question. I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used.    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildlife_crossing gives general information about wildlife tunnels

2012-02-07 Do any animals kill sexual rivals?:

Dear David    Thank you for your question. I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used.    The spotted hyena lives in sociities where the females are dominant to, and more aggressive than males

2012-02-06 Saw a post you put on,about a small animal you saw in mid michigan, I was beginning to think I am the only one who saw such an animal, it has a rather large an bushy tail, it is brown, lack in coilor, has smallish ears, small face, short legs, feet and lo:

Hallo Beatrice    Thanks for your e-mail.     I afraid that I've never been to Michigan - the only US states I've visited are New York, California and Hawaii.     Please can you give me some rought figures

2012-02-06 Siberian Tigers:

Dear Rachel    Thank you for your questions. I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that the names 'Siberian tiger' and 'Amur tiger' refer to the same subspecies.    1. Why

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