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Abraham De Bartlett (Victorian Taxidermy)

Abraham De Bartlett (Victorian Taxidermy)

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Abraham Dee Bartlett born 27th October 1812 was one of the most prolific and important taxidermists of his time. He considered himself a Naturalist, being that from a very early age evinced a great delight in all matters connected with Natural History and became an expert on the welfare and behaviour of animals after years of observation. In the early days of his career scientific men as well as collectors of rare birds, and especially of rare bird's eggs, made his house a resort, and the reputation of his extraordinary skill in the art of taxidermy became so widely spread that he was obliged to remove his business into larger premises about the latter part of the year 1846, a large house in Great College Street, Camden Town. He worked with or for Dr. J. E. Gray, Mr. G. Gray, Dr. Mantell, Prof. Owen, the Dean of Westminster, the Bishop of Oxford, Sir Charles Lyell, Prof. Huxley, F. Fuller, Yarrell, Ogilby, Gould, Blyth, and Sir Joseph Paxton and he corresponded regularly with Charles Darwin giving information on the habits, anatomy and breeding of animals and received a signed copy of 'Origin of Species' when first published. As someone who included the painter J M W Turner as a family friend, Bartlett was a son of a hairdresser in Covent Garden, one of 9 children and completely self taught saying:



"After all, teaching by the eye is beyond all doubt necessary, for however much we learn by books or words, it is unequal to that which we witness as a means to acquire knowledge."

In the Great Exhibition of 1851 he was awarded the first prize for specimens of taxidermy which included, Eagle under glass shade, diver under glass shade (the property of her Majesty the Queen), snowy owl, Mandarin duck, Japanese teal, pair of Impeyan pheasants, sleeping ourang-utang, sun bittern, musk deer, cockatoo, foxes; carved giraffe; two bronze medals from the Zoological Society; dog and deer; crowned pigeons; leopard and wolf and prize medal for a model of the Dodo. This is the report of the juries: 'The number of British exhibitors is thirteen. Of these the following deserve especial notice. A. D. Bartlett exhibits an ingenious example of the art in the constructed figure of the Dodo - a bird which was once a native of Mauritius, and found there in considerable numbers at the beginning of the last century, but now, as far as is known, entirely extinct.

The drawings of Savery, preserved in the Belvedere at Vienna, and in the Royal Gallery at Berlin, some remains of a skeleton formerly on the collection already alluded to, of Elias Ashmole, consisting now but of the head and one foot, are the data from which the figure has been compiled. The process is of course very different from that of preserving a real animal, the skeleton and skin of which are entire; an artificial body has to be constructed and then covered, feather by feather, with such plumage as is most in accordance with our knowledge of the bird. This has been very skilfully executed, and the result, by the testimony of Mr. Strickland and of Mr. Gray of the British Museum, "represents with great accuracy the form, dimensions and colour of the Dodo, as far as these characteristics can be ascertained from the evidences which exist," whilst it "does great credit to Mr. Bartlett's skill and to his practical acquaintance with the structure of birds." There are other specimens exhibited by Mr. Bartlett which are perhaps more attractive, inasmuch as they represent nature with a fidelity of which all can judge. The pair of Impeyan Pheasants, entitled "Courtship," and the sleeping Ourang-utang, "Repose," are especially deserving of notice. The fleshy parts of the latter have been very skilfully treated; and the dried and shrivelled appearance which they so often assume is entirely avoided. The skeleton of the Orang-utang has been preserved and also the viscera; the whole forming an example of the manner in which rare specimens should be dealt with in order to secure accurate information to the naturalist, and to promote the advancement of science. He was honoured with commands from her Majesty the Queen, and H.R.H. the Prince Consort, pieces which are believed to be now at Windsor Castle. He looked after her birds at Windsor Castle when she was away receiving a gold watch for his efforts.

Bartlett was Superintendent of the natural history department at Crystal Palace 1852-9. He then became Superintendent of the London Zoological Gardens for nearly 50 years 1859-97 and was responsible for introducing the idea that animals should be kept in habitats and fed food as closely related to their natural environment in the wild and having both an indoor and outside space. He was also responsible for replacing wooden individual cages with brick buildings designated to separate species, like the aquarium and reptile house and opening the gardens to the public. This concession to the public undoubtedly brought about the popularity of the collection and its advancement to its present condition. He purchased many animals on behalf of the Zoological Society until London Zoo had developed a collection to rival any other, naming one baby African elephant Jumbo from the phrase 'Mumbo Jumbo' unaware that this animal would grow into the biggest elephant the world had ever seen and who's name is now synonymous with being large. He gave manly lectures at the London Zoological Society, was widely published in 'Land and Water' and others, had 2 books of his memoir's published after his death. Bartlett had 7 children, Clarence was deputy Superintendent and his other son Edward was Curator of Maidstone Museum in Kent from 1874-90 and Curator of Sarawak Museum in Borneo, 1895-7. Bartlett died 7th May 1897 and is buried in the family grave in Highgate cemetery, being only one of 2 humans to die in the zoo, the other being a member of the public who passed away on a bench



"The first Gorilla with which I had to do came into my hands whilst I was engaged at the Crystal Palace in 1858. It was sent to the British Museum in a barrel of spirits, and Professor Owen placed it in my possession to preserve and mount for the National Museum; after I had preserved it I, by permission of the trustees of that museum, exhibited it at the Crystal Palace, and delivered various lectures on it and the larger apes. "My Dear Sir, - a Mr. Du Challu is desirous to have his largest Gorilla skin properly stuffed. I know no one better qualified to put him in the way of getting this properly done than yourself. Any information, or help you can render, will oblige, yours truly, Dr. Owen" The long and, apparently, interminable contention that was kept up respecting Mr.Du Challu exploits, called forth much correspondence that was quite useless in determining the truth. Many of the remarks and objections that were brought forward on both sides are totally futile and also inaccurate, and tend to obscure the facts. I will endeavour to explain some of them away, and at the same time make am attempt to throw some light upon the subject, which I admit is involved in great obscurity. I will commence with my first introduction to Mr. Du Challu himself, having been called upon by him to assist him with my advice, through Professor Owen.



At Du Challu's request I went to Mr. Murray's to see the skin unpacked; having done this I conveyed the same to my office for the purpose of making a thorough and careful examination of it, and to report upon it. I invited my pupil and assistant, Mr. F. Wilson, to meet M. Du Challu and me and consult with us upon the matter. At this interview I called M. Du Challu's attention to the face of the animal, which I told him was not in a perfect condition, having lost part of the epidermis. In reply he, Mr. Du Challu, assured me that it was quite perfect, remarking, at the same time, that the epidermis on the face was quite black, and that the face of the skin being black was a proof of its perfectness. I, however, then and there convinced him that the blackness of the face was due to its having been painted black; finding I had detected what had been done, he at once admitted that he did it at the time he exhibited it in New York.

The question that arose in my mind upon making this discovery, was, did Mr. Du Challu kill the Gorilla and skin and preserve it? If so, he must recollect that the epidermis came off; supposing he did forget this, he had to paint the face to represent its natural condition. These facts (to which I had a witness) led me to doubt the truthfulness of Du Challu's statement, and it occurred to me that he was not aware of the state of the skin, and probably had not prepared it himself. The skin was in a wretched condition, and was much decayed, and as my examination was not directed to ascertain by what means this animal had been killed, I took less notice of the wounds than I otherwise should have done. Upon this latter subject I beg to offer a few remarks. The first object of a taxidermist is to render all the damages or wounded parts of a skin as perfect as possible, and this can be done by a skilful operator in such a manner as to render the detection of the damaged parts next to impossible. Had the beast been shot in the back, the bullet hole could have been easily closed while in a fresh condition, but not so easily after the skin was hard and dry.

The letters of correspondence to Darwin are held at Cambridge University and his other letters by the London Zoological Society, both books of memoirs were compiled and edited by his son Edward who said: Since taking up his abode in the Gardens he became a walking Zoological Encyclopaedia. Judging from the mass of correspondence, alone, which has come into my possession, it is evident that, notwithstanding his onerous and responsible duties in looking after the keepers, animals, buildings and gardens, he found time to record his experiences for the benefit of science and for the instruction and amusement of the animal-loving public.



Our side of the family descend from Abraham's son Clarence. All of Clarence's children were born in the Zoo including Daisy who was my Nan's mother. It was the family joke that 'mother was born in a Zoo'. There were some interesting memorabilia passed down including the foot of an elephant made into an umbrella stand, many gifts presented to Bartlett by visitors to the Zoo from the Queen and the Aga Khan to African weapons from the famous Chief Lobengula of Matabeleland and some tiny gloves from the smallest man in the world Tom Thumb. There was also a pair of oil paintings by the family friend Turner which hung above Daisy's fireplace in Kensington. Nanny said during the war they put them under the stairs during the blitz and when the house was bombed the staircase was the only remaining part and the paintings had gone. But the tale does not end there, when I told this to Aunt Mary after Nan had died the truth came out which was that they were so poor the bailiffs came and took the paintings



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ZooNews Digest 11th -16th October 2005 (Zoo News 371)

ZooNews Digest 11th -16th October 2005 (Zoo News 371)

Peter Dickinson : peterd482001@yahoo.co.uk

Dear Colleague,

India on hold for now for reasons which I hope will become obvious in 
a month or two. Right now....in eight hours time I will be flying off 
to Turkey again. I managed to get a ticket for under twenty pounds 
and you can't argue with that. My plans are very flexible but I hope 
to move from Antalya very slowly up the coast visiting zoos at Izmir, 
Bursa and Darica before arriving in Istanbul. If anyone has any 
knowledge of lesser known, or private, animal collections along my 
route please email me and let me know so I can take a looksee.

Sadly, no time to write further for the momment. Errands to run.


Committee says close Clinch zoo 
Wants a private facility opened elsewhere 
A committee suggested the city close its Clinch Park Zoo to the 
public by Labor Day 2007, and find a private group to open a new 
facility.
On Thursday, the Clinch Park Zoo Review Committee approved a 
resolution that asks the city to solicit proposals for the 
construction and operation of a new, privately funded zoo or wildlife 
center. 
"(I) hope the city commission considers this recommendation 
seriously," said committee chairman Ralph Cerny.
The final committee vote was 7-5. But members who objected to the 
recommendation said they did so mostly because they wanted more time 
to study the final wording, not because they opposed the direction. 
The recommendation 
http://www.record-eagle.com/2005/oct/14zoo.htm

Lions attack zoo cleaner taking short cut through cage
Seven lions attacked a cleaner on his first day at work after he took 
a short cut through their enclosure, state press said on Friday. 
Zhang Huabang was in a critical condition after mistakenly walking on 
Tuesday through the unlocked gate of the enclosure at Shanghai 
Wildlife Park to get to the other side, the China Daily said. 
Staff at the zoo used a water hose to drive the lions away and threw 
live chickens into the enlcosure to distract the animals before 
rescuing the cleaner, the report said. 
He suffered lacerations to
http://www.mg.co.za/articledirect.aspx?area=&articleid=253666

CALLOUS THUGS FEED LIVE RABBIT TO ZOO ALLIGATOR 
YOUNG yobs threw a live rabbit to a zoo's alligator, which ate it in 
seconds.
They snatched the bunny from the children's farm and hurled it into 
the reptile pit where it was quickly devoured.
A boy was detained and handed to police after shocked visitors heard 
him bragging about what he had done.
The youth and two friends had sneaked into the Welsh Mountain Zoo at 
Colwyn Bay without paying. Security is now being revised.
Director Chris Jackson 
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/topstories/tm_objectid=16246751%
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Philadelphia Zoo may send elephant away after shoving match
Philadelphia Zoo officials said Thursday that an elephant that was 
injured in a shoving match with another elephant in August has been 
isolated since then and could be sent away.
Keith Hinshaw, chief veterinarian at the zoo, said the 9,000-pound 
Asian elephant named Dulary "is doing pretty well" while recovering 
from a cut eyelid sustained in the altercation with Bette, an African 
elephant half as old and a full ton lighter. Dulary is being kept in 
a concrete barn while she heals from surgery and receives treatment 
for an infection.
Andy Baker, the zoo's senior vice president for animal programs, said 
the zoo is working with the American Zoo & Aquarium Association on a 
possible placement for Dulary if the animal cannot be safely 
reintegrated with the other 
http://www.centredaily.com/mld/centredaily/news/local/12896701.htm

Zoo Focuses On Global Warming Threat To Polar Bears
One of the favorites at the Oregon Zoo may be among the first victims 
of global warming. The zoo held a news conference Wednesday to warn 
of the dangers facing polar bears in their natural habitat.
Ley Garnett reports.
It's feeding time for the polar bears at the zoo. Children watch as 
attendants drop fish into the bears' concrete home. 
David Shepherdson: Polar bears are probably one of the most sensitive 
species in the Arctic to global warming. 
The zoo's conservation scientist David Shepherdson stands near the 
bear's enclosure. He explains that the Arctic ice sheet is dwindling 
year to year.
David Shepherdson: If the ice continues to melt earlier and earlier 
and earlier, and it now melts about three weeks earlier than it did 
30 years ago, that by as soon as 2012 polar bears will not be able to 
breed in the Hudson Bay. 
Shepherdson says only
http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/opb/news.newsmain?
action=article&ARTICLE_ID=829623

Woods Hole Research Center Scientist Part Of International 
Initiatives To Save The Great Apes
The extinction of the great apes -- gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos 
(pygmy chimpanzees) and orangutans -- is imminent if strict 
conservation practices are not implemented in the immediate future. 
Once these practices have been initially implemented, ape populations 
must be monitored to evaluate their success and to create incentives 
for effective protection. Dr. Nadine Laporte, an assistant scientist 
with the Woods Hole Research Center, is involved in international 
initiatives working to assess and protect these 
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/10/051012083555.htm

Viagra may reduce trade in wildlife parts 
The emergence of impotence drugs like Viagra may end up reducing 
demand for body parts from threatened or endangered species that are 
used for traditional Asian cures, a new study says. 
The study concludes that people who use traditional Chinese medicine 
are switching to Viagra, Cialis and other Western drugs to treat 
their impotence. 
The two main authors, Alaskan brothers Bill and Frank von Hippel, 
published their conclusions in the journal Environmental Conservation 
this month based on their studies of 
http://www.billingsgazette.com/index.php?
id=1&display=rednews/2005/10/13/build/nation/96-viagra-wildlife.inc

Gaur breeding plan unveiled
The endangered seladang or Malayan gaur will be bred using artificial 
insemination under a new programme that could eventually pave a 
comeback for other threatened species. 
The Malaysian Agricultural Research Development Institute (Mardi) and 
the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) have began 
a joint programme to breed animals for conservation and 
commercialisation.
The seladang was picked as the first animal under the programme 
because of its high economic value. Larger than the American bison, a 
full-grown male can weigh 1,300kg and yield one tonne of meat.
"The seladang is the largest wild cattle species," said Khairiah Mohd 
Shariff, Perhilitan's conservation division director.
She said large-scale seladang breeding would enable conservation of 
the species by re-introducing 
http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Monday/National/20051010092050/
Article/indexb_html

New Education Coordinator at Wildlife Park
Jessie Farrington became the new Education Coordinator at the Maine 
Wildlife Park after receiving her Bachelor of Science in Biology from 
the University of Southern Maine this past May. Ms. Farrington has 
lived at the park since 2001 with her husband Adam, who is the birds, 
reptiles, and fish expert. She became a licensed wildlife rehabber 
http://www.monumentnews.com/2005/news/1013/1013f.shtml

Two Alberta zoos flunk audit
An animal protectionist group released a report Wednesday slamming 
two Alberta zoos. 
The World Society for the protection of animals released the report 
in Calgary. 
Guzoo Animal Farm in Three Hills faired poorly in the report. 
Discovery Wildlife Park in Innisfail also came under fire for not 
having enough activities within enclosures for it's animals. 
The owners aren't happy their park was criticized, but say the new 
provincial guidelines should help them handle that criticism. 
"Now it gives us a framework to operate in," says Co-Owner Doug 
Bos, "and as long as we're operating in that same frame work
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ZOOLEX WORKSHOP

A workshop on exhibit design will be held at Zoo Ljubljana in Slovenia
on Thursday, November 17 and Friday, November 18, 2005. ZooLex 
Workshops
are practice-oriented and based on case studies.

Case Studies for Chimpanzee and African Savannah Exhibits
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Information and registration: http://www.zoolex.org/workshop.html


Topics:
What makes an exhibit appropriate for animals,
attractive for visitors, and convenient for keepers?
Which design features can improve the visitor experience?
Which message do you want the visitors to receive?
What is the process in planning an animal exhibit?

Program:      
Thursday, 17 November, 2005
Principles of exhibit design      
Guided tour of Zoo Ljubljana
Conceptual design work

Friday, 18 November, 2005
Analysis of existing exhibits
Conceptual design work

Moderation:

Monika Fiby
Landscape architect, zoo consultant, founder of the ZooLex Zoo Design
Organization, 10 years of experience with project management,
planning for zoos and with organizing and moderating workshops.

Nevin Lash
Zoological designer, landscape architect, zoo consultant. His 
experience with great ape facility design includes Chimp Haven in 
Louisiana, Zoo Atlanta's Gorilla and Orang Exhibits, renovation of 
the North Carolina Zoo's chimpanzee exhibit and several others over 
his 20 year career.

Dr. Signe Preuschoft
Primatologist, Research at Centre de Primatologie et Laboratoire de
Psychophysiologie at University Louis Pasteur, Strasbourg, at Yerkes
Regional Primate Research Center, Atlanta, and with the Leakey
Foundation. Currently directing Austria's chimpanzee sanctuary hopE.
      
Fee:       
250 €
includes materials on exhibit design, refreshments,
lunch and dinner on Thursday, lunch on Friday

Hotel:       
M Hotel, single with breakfast at 50 € per night

Contact:       
Barbara Mihelic, Scientific Director, Zoo Ljubljana
Phone: 00386-51 441 123, Fax: 00386-1-2442189
Email: info@zoo-ljubljana.si


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The registrations for the 2nd International Congress on Zookeeping 7-
11 May 2006 on the Gold Coast Australia have now opened!

Thanks to some very supportive sponsors registration costs for early 
bird full registration are $450 Australian dollars. Based on today's 
exchange rates this works out approximately $US338 or Euro 279. 
Accommodation is additional to this and we have secured a good rate 
at the conference hotel - the Gold Coast International. Triple share 
for 4 nights works out at $280 Australian dollars or approximately 
$US210 or Euro 174 which includes a buffet breakfast.

The full conference registration will cover all events which include
icebreaker Sunday night, Dreamworld dinner Monday night, breakfast at
Currumbin Sanctuary Tuesday morning, BBque dinner Tuesday night and 
the conference dinner at Seaworld Wednesday night. All functions 
include food and some drinks. Morning, afternoon tea & lunch will be 
supplied each day Monday to Thursday.

Accommodation is limited so it important that people register early 
for the conference. The early bird conference rate finishes 28 
February 2006 after which full registrations rise to $AUD550.

We are offering a number of pre and post conference tours which 
include to Australia Zoo, Koala habitat field work, North Queensland, 
Fraser Island and O'Reilley's Rainforest Retreat. All information on 
these tours is available in the conference registration information 
on the ICZ website.

Registration information, registration forms and accommodation 
booking forms are all available on the ICZ website - www.iczoo.org 
<http://www.iczoo.org/>

If you require any further information feel free to email me.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Liz Romer

ICZ Conference Convener

Email: slromer@bigpond.com

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Scrapped Taiwanese Longline Vessels A Boon for Sea Turtles
Environmentalists and Scientists Urge the UN and Other Nations to 
Follow Suit with a Moratorium in the Pacific

October 17, 2005

Contact:

Robert Ovetz, Sea Turtle Restoration Project, PhD, +1 415-488-0370 
x106, robert@seaturtles.org

Forest Knolls, California – The Taiwanese government has just 
announced that it will dismantle 120 tuna longline vessels, about 5% 
of its fleet. Environmentalists are praising this reduction in the 
largest longline fleet in the Pacific as a boon for sea turtles which 
are injured and killed by longlines in large numbers in the Pacific 
ocean.

"Longline fishing is costly, inefficient and damages tuna fisheries. 
There are just far too many boats chasing too few fish and killing 
far too many sea turtles," said Robert Ovetz, PhD, Save the 
Leatherback Campaign Coordinator.

It is estimated that more than 1.4 billion longline hooks are set in 
the world's oceans every year. Longline fishing is a technique in 
which thousands of baited hooks are strung on monofilament lines 
stretching as far as 60 miles. Taiwan has the largest number of 
longline vessels in the Pacific with an estimated 2,113 vessels in 
the Pacific alone. Japan, which has the second largest longline fleet 
in the Pacific, has also followed suit with reductions in recent 
years. This summer, The U.S. even banned fishing for Pacific bigeye 
tuna for the rest of the year because of overfishing.

"Fewer hooks means fewer turtles, sharks, seabirds, billfish and 
marine mammals will be killed. This is urgently needed if we are to 
turn around the descent of sea turtles and albatross seabirds into 
extinction," Ovetz added.

Recent scientific reports warn that the 100 million year old Pacific 
leatherback sea turtles, whose female nesting population has 
collapsed by 95% since 1980, could go extinct in the next decade. 
Nineteen species of seabirds, including the black-footed albatross, 
are also threatened with extinction by longlines. An estimated 4.4 
million turtles, sharks, seabirds, billfish and marine mammals are 
injured and killed every year by longlines in the Pacific. Other 
reports have pinpointed longline fishing as causing an 87-99% decline 
in large pelagic fish in the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific.

1,007 international scientists from 97 countries are urging the UN to 
implement a moratorium on longline fishing in the Pacific Ocean to 
prevent the extinction of the critically endangered leatherback sea 
turtle. The scientists are joined by 281 non-governmental 
organizations from 62 countries. The list of signers includes famed 
primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall, biologist E.O. Wilson, oceanographer 
Dr. Sylvia Earle, a National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, and 
former U.S. astronaut Bernard Harris, Jr. M.D.

"While a good first step, a moratorium is needed in order to have 
time to put into place further reductions in fishing capacity and 
other conservation measures, such as time and area closures, 
reductions in subsidies, 100% observer coverage and controls on 
illegal fishing," Ovetz said.

Resources:
€ To read the announcement by Executive Yuan of the Fisheries Agency, 
Council of Agriculture, Taiwan go to:
http://english.coa.gov.tw/content.php?catid=9923
€ For a copy of the Sea Turtle Restoration Project's new book 
Striplining the Pacific on the impact of longline fishing on the 
Pacific leatherback go to: 
http://www.seaturtles.org/press_release2.cfm?pressID=259 
€ For a copy of the scientist and NGO letters to the UN go to: 
http://www.seaturtles.org/press_release2.cfm?pressID=261€ For a 
review copy of the Sea Turtle Restoration Project's new documentary 
film Last Journey for the Leatherback? contact Robert Ovetz, PhD at 
415 488 0370 x 106.

The Sea Turtle Restoration Project is a California-based 
international marine conservation organization that works to protect 
sea turtles and other marine species in the United States and in 
countries around the world. For more information about sea turtles 
and the Sea Turtle Restoration Project, please visit: 
www.seaturtles.org and www.savetheleatherback.com 

SEA TURTLE RESTORATION PROJECT 
POB 400/40 Montezuma Avenue € Forest Knolls, CA 94933 USA
Ph. +1 415 488 0370 ext. 106€ Fax +1 415 488 0372
robert@seaturtles.org € www.seaturtles.org

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Zoo Staff Personals

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Situations Vacant
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to advertise? Please email me.

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RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, AVICULTURE

Applications are invited for the position of "Research Associate, 
Aviculture" at the Houbara Bustard Breeding Unit at the National 
Avian Research Center (NARC), now part of the Environment Agency – 
Abu Dhabi (EAD), a Governmental Agency based in Abu Dhabi, United 
Arab Emirates.

Job Description:
The Research Associate, Aviculture will be part of a team responsible 
for the day to day management of houbara bustards held in NARC's 
captive collection. The Research Associate, Aviculture will implement 
aviculture practices under the supervision of the Houbara Programme 
Manager and a Senior Aviculturist. 

Responsibilities include:
Supervision of the incubation, chick rearing and breeding of houbara 
bustards. 
Performing artificial insemination and semen collection. 
Working with and supervising a team of bird keepers and technicians.
Training of new personnel as well as scheduling staff. 
Responsibilities also include maintaining department records, 
analyzing data and writing reports.

The successful applicant will be expected to work effectively in a 
team environment and actively support and implement NARC policies, 
procedures and protocols to ensure the highest standards of care for 
the collection. 

Working environment:
NARC is situated in a remote, isolated desert location of the Abu 
Dhabi Emirate at 30 min minimum of the closest town.  The seasonal 
nature of much of NARC's work means that certain times of the year 
will require very intensive working so the successful candidate must 
demonstrate flexibility regarding work schedules.

Candidate profile:
The successful candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree (BSc) in 
Wildlife Management, Avian Production, Zoo Biology, or related field 
and at least 2 years working experience. The candidate should be 
computer literate, possess strong communication and interpersonal 
skills, be able to work and communicate within a multi cultural 
environment. The successful candidate must be fluent in English. 
Arabic would be an asset.

Package:

EAD offers a competitive package, including Housing Allowance (paid 
in cash on a monthly or annual basis), furniture purchase allowance 
(one-time payment), medical insurance, annual leave tickets, annual 
leave of 30 working days, interest-free car loan and educational 
assistance for eligible dependents.

Applications & Closing Date:
This recruitment is urgent and the successful candidate is expected 
to be able to start as soon as possible.
Deadline for application: 1 month from the date of advertisement

Interested candidates should send their CV, a letter explaining their 
professional experience and address of two referees to Human 
Resources Department, PO Box 45553, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 
Tel: +971 2 693 4621. Fax: +971 2 681 7358. Email: halabed@ead.ae.

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TECHNICIAN A, AVICULTURE

Applications are invited for the position of "Technician A, 
Aviculture" at the Bustard Breeding Unit at the National Avian 
Research Center (NARC), now part of the Environment Agency – Abu 
Dhabi (EAD), a Governmental Agency based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab 
Emirates.

Job Description:
The Technician A, Aviculture will be part of a team responsible for 
the day to day management of houbara bustards held in NARC's captive 
collection. The Technician A, Aviculture will implement aviculture 
practices under the supervision of Aviculturists. 

Responsibilities include:
The provision of assistance to the Aviculturists in all phases of 
operations in houbara and other bustard species' captive breeding. 
Full responsibility jointly with aviculturists of certain areas of 
activities such as incubation, chick rearing, and sperm assessment. 
Working with and supervising a team of bird keepers.
Training of new personnel. 
Responsibilities also include maintaining department records.

The successful applicant will be expected to work effectively in a 
team environment and actively support and implement NARC policies, 
procedures and protocols to ensure the highest standards of care for 
the collection. 

Working environment:
NARC is situated in a remote, isolated desert location of the Abu 
Dhabi Emirate at 30 min minimum of the closest town.  The seasonal 
nature of much of NARC's work means that certain times of the year 
will require very intensive working so the successful candidate must 
demonstrate flexibility regarding work schedules.

Candidate profile:
The successful candidate should hold a Higher Diploma in Wildlife 
Management, Avian Production, Zoo Biology, or related field and at 
least 2 years working experience. The candidate should be computer 
literate, possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and 
be able to work and communicate within a multi cultural environment. 
The successful candidate must be fluent in English. Arabic would be 
an asset.

Package:

EAD offers a competitive package, including Housing Allowance (paid 
in cash on a monthly or annual basis), furniture purchase allowance 
(one-time payment), medical insurance, annual leave tickets, annual 
leave of 25 working days, interest-free car loan and educational 
assistance for eligible dependents.

Applications & Closing Date:
This recruitment is urgent and the successful candidate is expected 
to be able to start as soon as possible.
Deadline for application: 1 month from the date of advertisement

Interested candidates should send their CV, a letter explaining their 
professional experience and address of two referees to Human 
Resources Department, PO Box 45553, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. 
Tel: +971 2 693 4621. Fax: +971 2 681 7358. Email: halabed@ead.ae.

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Job Announcement: Great Ape Keeper
Organization: Utah's Hogle Zoo
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Date: Sep 29, 2005
Seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our professional team in 
an 
animal care position working with great apes. Under the general 
direction of the Animal Care Supervisor for Primates. The keeper is 
responsible for the daily care of the gorilla and orangutans, 
observation and enrichment, training, as well as assisting in 
veterinary practices, educational presentations, public relations and 
support 
aspects of the Zoo's operations. Also required to be trained and work 
in other animal areas of the Zoo as needed which may include birds, 
other 
mammals, reptiles and invertebrates. May work with volunteers of 
various ages and skill levels. Requirements: BS or AS in zoology or 
related 
degree and/or equivalent animal husbandry experience at an AZA 
facility. 
Must acquire a Utah Drivers License within one month. Provide proof 
of 
a negative TB test, valid within 6 months. Must be able to work under 
challenging physical conditions. Experience working with captive 
great 
apes necessary. Ability to work well independently and as part of a 
team. Preference will be given to those with a strong enrichment and 
training background and excellent communication skills (written and 
verbal). This position requires a team player capable of positive 
interactions with staff, volunteers and guests. Ability to work any 
seven days of the week, varying start times as well as evening 
rotation. 
This is a full time year round position, with excellent benefit 
package. 
Wages commensurate with experience. Utah's Hogle Zoo is a drug free 
workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Send cover letter, resume, 
and salary history to: Liz Larsen, Animal Care Supervisor, Utah's 
Hogle 
Zoo, 2600 Sunnyside Ave., Salt Lake City, Utah 84108 fax: 801-584-1762

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African Rhino Programme Coordinator 

Would you like to provide leadership and technical support for the 
development, funding and implementation of the WWF African Rhino 
Programme; coordinate the programme through interaction with external 
partners and donor organizations, and fundraise for projects?

WWF, the global conservation organization is looking for a highly 
motivated and experienced African Rhino Programme Coordinator 

To be based in Harare, Zimbabwe 
Key requirements: 
· a postgraduate degree in natural resources management, biological 
sciences, or related field experience; 
· solid experience of conservation issues in Africa in general, and 
of rhinos in particular; 
· experience and understanding of field-based activities is 
essential; 
· excellent communicator and good team building skills 
· proven technical, organizational and strong project management 
skills; 
· strong skills in programme and project planning, monitoring, and 
evaluation; 
· diplomatic and multi-cultural skills, particularly in the African 
context; 
· fundraising experience essential; 
· excellent oral and written communication skills in English. 
If this sounds like you, then e-mail a cover letter and CV to: 
recruitments@wwfint.org. For further information on this position and 
other job opportunities within WWF, please consult our web site at 
http://www.panda.org/jobs.

Application deadline: Friday 14 October 2005

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BioBankSA/wBRC/National Zoological Gardens/National Research 
Foundation 

Manages a growing National/Regional wildlife Biomaterials Bank and is 
looking for experienced and motivated persons to be appointed as:

1.      Wildlife Laboratory Manager: A Senior Laboratory Technologist
reporting to the Head, wBRC/BioBankSA. The successful applicant will 
be 
expected to perform the following duties: Manage the Wildlife 
biomaterials bank currently housed at NECSA, Pretoria; Plan and 
execute research 
and banking programmes; Supervise Interns with wildlife biomaterials 
research; Plan and conduct ranger training programmes in National 
Parks; 
Develop and implement laboratory Standard Operating Procedures and 
Quality Control measures; Network with stakeholders; Data capture and 
virtual database management; Presentations to both the scientific 
community 
and public on biodiversity conservation and biotechnology 
development; 
Development of resource materials (manuals, presentations etc.); 
Regional biomaterial banking field work.

The successful candidate must be in possession of a MSc degree in 
Biological Sciences or equivalent with laboratory experience in a 
recognized 
laboratory. Experience in one or more of the following fields is 
essential:
Genetics, Reproduction, Nutrition, Veterinary medicine, Biochemistry, 
Animal Physiology, Endocrinology, Biodiversity Conservation, 
Biotechnology Development. A PhD degree will be an added advantage.

2.      Wildlife Laboratory Assistant: A Laboratory Technologist 
reporting
to the Laboratory manager of the wBRC/BioBankSA. The successful 
applicant will be expected to perform the following duties: Manage 
the day to 
day upkeep of the laboratory; Collect, process and bank wildlife 
biomaterials; Maintain laboratory equipment and infrastructure; Data 
capture 
and record keeping; participate in research projects; administrative 
support duties; Field collection of wildlife biomaterials.

The successful candidate must be in possession of a BSc degree in 
Biological Sciences or equivalent with laboratory experience in a 
recognized 
laboratory. A MSc degree will be an added advantage.  

The Wildlife Biological Resource Centre / BioBankSA of the National 
Zoo, National Research Foundation offers a competitive remuneration 
package and benefits. Please contact Dr Paul Bartels for further 
information 
at:

paulb@wbrc.org.za or call 082 990-3533

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Orangutan Rescue – Central Borneo

A very special opportunity exists for a veterinary surgeon to assist 
with
the treatment of wild orangutans rescued as a result of 
deforestation. Over
360 orangutans are currently in various stages of treatment at the 
Nyaru
Menteng Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre, prior to their return to 
protected
forest. We can offer you the chance of a lifetime to help treat 
orangutans
with gunshot and knife wounds to a myriad of internal problems. Can 
you
offer us three months of your expertise to assist our local medical 
team,
for free?  If so please contact us at bosf_uk@hotmai.com.


Michelle Desilets
Director
Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation UK
"Primates Helping Primates"
www.savetheorangutan.org.uk
www.savetheorangutan.info
Please sign our petition to rescue over 100 smuggled orangutans in 
Thailand:
http://www.thePetitionSite.com/takeaction/822035733


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Volunteer Primate Keepers Wanted
   The Gibbon Conservation Center is a non-profit organization in 
southern
California that was founded in 1976 by Alan Mootnick. It is the only
organization in the world that is devoted exclusively to the 
conservation,
propagation, and study of gibbons (small apes) for the betterment of 
the
species.  We disseminate our findings through educational tours,
publications and by traveling the world assisting zoos and rescue 
centers.

    1. Primate Keeper animal care and maintenance of the facilities 
and
grounds. Depending on the time of the year, work is 10-12 hours per 
day 
beginning in early morning, 7 days per week.  May also include 
clerical and 
center assistant work (see below).
    2. Center Assistant may (depending on skills, needs of the Center
and personal preference) do maintenance of grounds, behavioral 
observations, cleaning of food preparation area, library research, 
fundraising and word processing. Center Assistants must keep a
minimum distance of 2 meters from all enclosures that house gibbons.
    3. Clerical Assistant may (depending on skills, needs of the 
Center
and personal preference) do word processing, fund raising, library
research and behavioral observations.
   GCC provides free lodging to resident volunteers in an older, 
basic,
travel trailer with free access to the bathroom, kitchen and laundry 
in
the house.  The volunteers buy their own food and personal items, 
which
costs approximately $100 - 200 per month at the local supermarkets
(depending on the tastes of the volunteer).

   Training lasting approximately one week is essential at GCC 
because the
volunteers have to follow strict procedures that are mandated by law 
and
our own goals of cleanliness, gibbon welfare and breeding, and safety 
for
people and gibbons. The training involves working hands-on with an
experienced primate keeper. Local transportation is by train or bus, 
unless 
one of the staff happen to be going into town

   How to Apply
   Prospective volunteers should fill out the application on our 
website,
http://www.gibboncenter.org/volunteering.htm or email or phone and
request one, or write and request one through the mail.  They should 
then
return the completed application with a cover letter, resume, and 2 
letters
of recommendation.  Contact:  Patricia Dahle or Erin Bell, Volunteer
Coordinators, volunteer@gibboncenter.org, phone (9 am to 8 pm Pacific 
Time)
Patricia, 661-943-4915, or Erin, 661-296-9495, fax: 661-296-1237 or 
write
to
   Gibbon Conservation Center
   Volunteer Coordinator
   PO Box 800249
   Santa Clarita, CA 91380

For additional information please go to our website:
http://www.gibboncenter.org

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Voluntary primate keepers needed

The Mona Foundation is the only primate sanctuary in Spain. Our aim
is to provide a better life for primates who have been exploited by
people. Here we rehabilitate and socialize the primates into family
groups.

At the moment, our sanctuary is home to nine chimpanzees and three
macaques. Our main enclosure consists of a space of more than 5000
square meters, in which we aim to provide an environment as close as
possible to that they would enjoy in the wild.

The Mona Foundation is looking for hard-working, dedicated people who
are interested in helping us in our mission. Volunteer duties will
depend upon the center's requirements which will vary according to
the time of the year. Volunteer responsibilities include: cleaning,
feeding, enrichment and general maintenance such as gardening,
painting, and building work. Volunteers also help with administrative
duties and in welcoming visitors for which good presentation skills
are needed.

Voluntary primate keepers must be able to commit to a period of six
months working at the sanctuary and be present five days and five
nights each week. All voluntary posts are subject to a one month
trial period.

The following skills and experience are considered valuable:
-previous work with animals, particularly wild animals.
-construction, electrical and mechanical skills.
-administration, fund-raising, public relations and good writing
skills.
-a good general level of education.

To apply for a voluntary position at the Mona Foundation please
contact us by e-mail: mona1@fundacionmona.org

For more information about the Mona Foundation please refer to our
web site: http://www.fundacionmona.org

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VOLUNTEER POSITIONS AVAILABLE
at Munda Wanga's Wildlife Park and Sanctuary - Zambia

Three week volunteer opportunities available to keen and enthusiastic
people looking to gain hand's on experience working at an African
wildlife park and sanctuary. Species that you could be working with
include lions, tigers, wild dogs, various primates, an American black
bear and a baby elephant. Volunteer duties will vary hugely upon
volunteer's interest, previous experience and the Park and Sanctuary'
s priorities, which will vary according to the time of year and what
construction/relocation programmes are on at the time.

For more information contact Lee Stewart through e-mail:
sanctuary@zamnet.zm or take a look at our website:
http://www.mundawanga.com Longer volunteer periods are available
depending upon volunteer's experience.

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More Zoo vacancies can be seen by visiting:

American Zoo and Aquarium Association - Job Listings
http://www.aza.org/JobListings/

American Association of Zoo Keepers' - Opportunity Knocks
http://www.aazk.org/aazknew/animalKeepersForum/opportunity_knocks.asp

European Association of Zoos and Aquaria - Vacancies
http://www.eaza.net/news/vacancies.html

Australasian Society of Zoo Keeping (ASZK)
http://www.aszk.org.au/Zoo%20Positions%20Vacant.htm

Berufsverband der Zootierpfleger e.V
http://www.zootierpflege.de/stellen/stellenzooseiten/STzoowebseiten.h
tml

Zoo Vets, Technicians and interns
http://www.aazv.org/job_openings.htm

Bird Jobs in the Field
http://www.birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/BJOB.html

Meetings

AAZV Annual Conference
October 16 - 21 2005
American Association of Zoo Veterinarians
Hosted by Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo, Omaha, Nebraska, USA
http://www.aazv.org/meetings.htm

The 3rd Australasian Training and Conditioning Workshop
Make Magic Happen
Date: 22nd-25th November 2005
Venue: Perth Zoo, Perth Western Australia
Paper Abstracts: Due 23rd September 05
Guest Speaker: Steve Martin – Natural Encounters Inc.
For more information contact: 
Workshop05@perthzoo.wa.gov.au

BIAZA Annual Awards
November 23 2005
Dudley Zoo, United Kingdom
http://www.biaza.org.uk

BIAZA Marketing Seminar and BIZE Meeting
November 24 - 27 2005
Dudley Zoo.
http://www.zoofederation.org.uk/

28 - 30 November -- Conservation Breeding Specialist Group, South
Asia & Reintroduction Specialist Group South & East Asia 3rd Annual
Meeting. Theme : Troubled Translocations : Wrong Releases of
Animals as a
Solution to Man Animal Conflict, organised by Zoo Outreach
Organisation. Karl Kubel Institute, Annaikati, Coimbatore, Tamil
Nadu, India

1 - 5 December - 6th Annual SAZARC Conference, South Asian Zoo
Association for Regional Cooperation. Hosted by Nilgiri Biosphere
Botanical Garden and
Zoo Outreach Organisation, Administrative Office of SAZARC.
Training theme
: Zoo Data Management for Conservation and Welfare of Wild
Animals/ISIS, ZIMS, Karl Kubel Institute, Annaikati, Coimbatore,
Tamil Nadu, India

Reptile and Amphibian Training and Enrichment (R.A.T.E.) Workshop 
December 8-10, 2005
Disney's Animal Kingdom, Lake Buena Vista, FL. For more information 
about R.A.T.E., the national workshop and/or the listserve and how 
you might participate, please contact Andy Daneault ( 
andre.j.daneault@disney.com) or Vance Alford 
(vance.c.alford@disney.com).

16th Biennial Conference on the Biology of Marine Mammals
December 12 - 15 2005
Organised by The Society for Marine Mammalogy
San Diego CA (USA)
http://www.marinemammalogy.org/2005%20SMM%20Biennial.html

THIRD INTERNATIONAL TAPIR SYMPOSIUM
Buenos Aires, Argentina, January 26-31, 2006
For further information:  
E-mail: tapirtalk@uol.com.br

ZooKunft 2006
February 10 - 12 2006
Organized by Quantum Conservation e.v.
Dorint Sofitel "An der Messe Köln", Cologne, Germany.
http://www.quantum-conservation.org/

International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators annual 
conference
February 15-18, 2006. Hosted by the Nashville Zoo, Nashville, 
Tennessee, USA. For more information visit www.IAATE.org

AZA Western Regional Meeting
April 24 - 29 2006
Vancouver Aquarium
Vancouver, BC
http://www.aza.org/ConfWork/AboutRegWork/#fut

AZA Eastern Regional Meeting
March 26 - April 1 2006
Hosted by Jacksonville Zoo
Jacksonville FLhttp://www.aza.org/ConfWork/AboutRegWork/#fut

Second International Congress of Zookeeping (ICZ)
May 7 - 11 2006
Gold Coast, Queensland
Australia
For more information, please visit http://www.iczoo.org or send a
blank e-mail to ICZ_News-subscribe@yahoogroups.com for regular
updates on this event or contact Liz Romer at slromer@bigpond.com

2006 International Gorilla Workshop
23 - 26 June 2006
Paignton Zoo,
Devon,
England
Paignton Zoo will be hosting the next International Gorilla Workshop
(23 - 26 June 2006). We would like to invite gorilla workers from all
disciplines to register. The deadline for submission of abstracts for
presentation and for early registration is 31st December 2005.
Further information and registration details are available from our
website
http://www.paigntonzoo.org.uk/gorillas/gorillaworkshop.htm

21st Congress of the International Primatological Society
June 26-30 2006
Imperial Resort Beach Hotel
Entebbe, Uganda
For further info: wolupot@yahoo.com

CBSG Annual Meeting
August 19 - 22 2006
hosted by Leipzig Zoo, Germany
http://www.zoo-leipzig.de/

61st Annual Conference of WAZA
August 22 - 26 2006
Leipzig Zoo, Germany
http://www.zoo-leipzig.de/

First European Congress of Conservation Biology
23rd - 27th August 2006
Please visit the website (http://www.eccb2006.org) for details, and
register for new information.

AZA Annual Conference
September 25 - 30 2006
Hosted by Busch Gardens, Florida Aquarium, & Lowry Park Zoo Tampa, FL
http://www.aza.org/ConfWork/AboutAnnualConf/#fut

18th IZE Biennial Conference. International Zoo Educators Association
September 25 - 30 2006
Hosted by the National Zoo of South Africa, Pretoria, South Africa
http://www.izea.net

VI. International Parrot Convention
September 27 - 30 2006
Loro Parque, Tenerife
http://www.loroparque-fundacion.org/

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Kind Regards,

Wishing you a wonderful week,

Peter Dickinson,
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Boughton,
Chester
CH3 5EF
United Kingdom
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The Importance of a Smile
"A SMILE costs nothing, but gives much. It enriches those who
receive, without making poorer those who give. It takes but a moment,
but the memory of it sometimes lasts forever. None is so rich or
mighty that he can get along without it, and none is so poor but that
he can be made rich by it. A smile creates happiness in the home,
fosters goodwill in business, and is the countersign of friendship.
It brings rest to the weary, cheer to the discouraged, sunshine to
the sad, and is nature's best antidote for trouble. Yet it cannot be
bought, begged, borrowed, or stolen, for it is something that is of
no value to anyone until it is given away. Some people are too tired
to give you a smile. Give them one of yours, as none needs a smile so
much as he who has no more to give."
-- believed to be based on the writings of Rabbi Samson Raphael
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