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Dyan deNapoli

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 13.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 22.0
  • Total Questions 231
 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!

JOHN ROCKWOOD

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 10.00
  • Clarity of Response 10.00
  • Politeness 10.00
  • Response Time(hr) 27.7
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 91.3
  • Total Questions 59
 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 9.88
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Response Time(hr) 35.0
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 41.0
  • Total Questions 4605
 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.
On Vacation
returns 06/30/2013
  • Knowledgeability 9.85
  • Clarity of Response 9.89
  • Politeness 9.95
  • Response Time(hr) 39.5
  •  --Last 90 Days(hr) 68.6
  • Total Questions 2108
 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 .....

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2013-06-11 black jaguarundi in clearwater, florida:

Dear Bonnie    Thank you for your question. I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used.    It is usually best not to feed wild animals, unless there is some reason why it is difficult for

2013-06-11 Dog ate all but 1:

Dear Kellie    Thank you for your question. I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used.    First of all, female rabbits usually come to suckle their young twice every 24 hours ( http://en.wikipedia

2013-06-10 duck killings:

Dear Susan    Thank you for your question. I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used.    First of all, I think the predator was relatively small and couldn't carry a whole duck - that is

2013-06-09 bird poop?:

Dear Wendy    Thank you for your question. I also wish to thank the authors of the books and websites I used.    I looked at a couple of books that detail droppings of various animals. The droppings you

2013-06-09 bird poop?:

Dear Wendy    Thank you for your question. I'm afraid that it is difficult to identify bird droppings. Please could you provide some additional information. Are the droppings cylindrical or another shape?

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