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Jonathan Wright

U.K.
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I can answer questions about wild mammals, as well as other wild animals. I can also answer questions on extinct animals and zoos. PLEASE DON'T SEND ME ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT PETS. IF YOU ARE REALLY WORRIED, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A VETERINARIAN. PLEASE DO NOT ASSUME THAT UNPAID PEOPLE ON ALLEXPERTS ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY AND WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH ADVICE THE MOMENT YOUR ANIMAL GETS ILL. Find out how to look after a pet before you get it. It is unfair to keep an animal in inappropriate conditions and give it the wrong food. If you can't keep .....

Tyler

Canada
Available
I am here to answer questions related to North American animals and specifically those found in or near the Rocky Mountains. I specialize in wildlife restoration, habitat analysis, and animal monitoring. If you have questions or concerns regarding wildlife problems, interaction/encounters, ecological and behavioural aspects or even hunting regulations please feel free to ask!

Dana Krempels, Ph.D.

U.S.
Available
I'm an evolutionary biologist with a passion for animals. Ask about natural history, behavior, ecology, evolution. PLEASE NOTE:<p> <b><u>If you have found an "orphaned" wild animal or bird:</b></u><br> Please don't waste time asking questions on the internet, as the answers may come too late. <b>DO NOT FEED THE ANIMAL</b>, and <b>DO NOT HANDLE IT</B> 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 <a href="http://www.tc.umn.edu/~devo0028/contact.htm" target="_blank"> </B>LICENSED WILDLIFE REHABILITATOR HERE</a>. Don't try to raise the .....

Shawn Alexandre

Canada
On Vacation
returns 11/10/2009
I can answer questions about Cryptozoology and Animal vs Animal questions.

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2009-11-06 jaw strength:

Dear Maggie Thank you for your question. I also wish to thank the authors of the websites I used. Please note that there is a lot of controversy about the actual figures involved for bite forces

2009-11-04 thankyou reply:

Dear Holly Thank you for your kind comments. I think it is the first time anyone has nominated me as expert of the year and I'm very grateful to you. Good luck in your future career. Please note

2009-11-03 How to get into a field...:

Dear Justine, There are so many fields in which one can work with animals that they'd be impossible to list here. But in any of them, a strong background in biology and/or zoology would be very helpful

2009-11-03 career help!:

Dear Charlotte Thank you for your question. There are several zoos around the world that take on volunteer keepers. These are unpaid and, in some cases, the volunteers have to pay for their training

2009-11-02 Owning a Serval in Colorado:

Dear Louis, Try this site: http://wildlife.state.co.us/wildlifespecies/livingwithwildlife/pets/exoticpets.h and here: http://wildlife.state.co.us/WildlifeSpecies/LivingWithWildlife/Pets/ExoticPets3

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