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Robin W. Radcliffe, DVM, Diplomate American College of Zoological Medicine
Director of Animal Health

originally from Black River Falls, Wisconsin
on the staff since 1994
My responsibilities include overseeing the health of Fossil Rim's animal collection and for implementation of international rhinoceros conservation research and collaborative programs providing international veterinary support and training.

The black rhinoceros. The black rhino is a gentle mammal that is often misunderstood, yet these animals mandate our respect. Their biology, medicine, and reproductive patterns are still little understood and represent an enigma in the eyes of the scientific community.

"First, I respect the staff immensely for the dedication that each one brings to this organization and to the greater conservation community. And second, I value the unique role Fossil Rim can and will play as all of us on earth learn to embrace a global stewardship of this singular planet and its inhabitants. In short, I feel that Fossil Rim is unique in its ability to provide semi-natural areas for the endangered species under our care as well as offer an unparrelled training and learning environment for all types of people from our visitors to professional training opportunities in wildlife health."

My recommendation for a conservation oriented book is Naturalist by Edward O. Wilson.

Robin is not alone in our varied and talented research staff, more to come...

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