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Steven V. Matthews

U.S.

On Vacation
returns 08/31/2012

Expertise

I can answer most questions about wild animals in the U.S. Please defer all animal health questions to your veterinarian.

Experience in the area

Previous rehabilitator and zoo director for twenty five years.

Organizations

Nature Conservancy Wildlife Federation

Education/Credentials

BS Wildlife Biology, Associate Biologist, The Wildlife Society

Awards and Honors

Animal Care Excellence Award -FDA, 2009

Past/Present Clients

Operate Ideas of Nature deer damage control business.

Average Ratings

Recent Reviews from Users

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Chris	03/03/12	10	10	10	Thank you for your advice, we did .....
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gopikhan	02/06/12	10	10	10	Thanks
Ashley	11/05/11	9	9	10	NICE JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I GOT AN A PLUS .....

Recent Answers from Steven V. Matthews

2012-03-26 wolf behavior:

You can find more complete information online since I am not a wolf expert but have raised them in zoos. You mentioned the word "pack" which should be your first clue. The pack is a family unit so

Pretty good picture, a little fuzzy though but it sure does look like the black phase of a bobcat! I focused more on the length and shape of the legs which are characteristically longer than even a large

2012-01-09 sick grey squirrel.:

He could be diseased and could spread it to other squirrels or probably got it from others. Wildlife, especially in this situation, have to work it out for themselves. It is never a good idea to intervene

2011-12-04 thesis:

You would find better information for the husbandry of leopards from your nearest zoo in Europe, especially larger ones. They probably already raise some type of leopard. In America you can contact

2011-10-31 Solitary wild animals:

Great question but I am not qualified to judge this one. A practicing animal psychologist would be your best bet. I believe though that since animals are not human then their behaviors can't be judged

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