Ursina Rusch Email & Phone Number

Currently working with WWF's Black Rhino Range Expansion as the population manager, managing population data, working on genetic profiling and genetic management of black rhino populations, involved in the logistics and execution of rhino translocations, and collaborating on research involving rhino translocation stress in a veterinary context (effects on short- and long-term physiology). Registered with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions as a Professional Natural Scientist (Reg. No. 114085)Holder of a South African Private Pilot License (PPL). Type rated on the Foxbat (AP22), Sling 2 (SG2) and Bushcat (taildragger).Active as a volunteer expert for the IUCN's Commission of Ecosystem Management, reviewing reports and providing technical input for management plans. Completed an MSc Zoology degree at Stellenbosch University, South Africa and an Honors BSc in Biology and Political Science at Nipissing University in Canada, with research interests in animal ecology and animal behaviour. The political science studies provided a broad, interdisciplinary view on environmental and conservation issues. Interests & specialties: ecological/wildlife management, endangered species conservation, rhino ecology & physiology research

Listed skills include Zoology, Laboratory, Wildlife, Transfrontier Conservation, and 45 others.