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Rimrock Ranch Wildlife Conservancy, Ltd.Conservation AgencyReedsburg, Wisconsin, USA Rimrock Ranch Wildlife Conservancy, Ltd. (Established 1988) E5476 Farber Rd , Reedsburg , Wisconsin 53959 USA Director: Carolyn Swanson Phone: 1 (608) 524-2132 Affiliations: Duke University; Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago; Lake Superior Zoological Gardens; Wisconsin Zoo Associates, Inc.; SSP Mission: To support breeding colonies of each surviving species of lemur; To develop semen preservation and artificial insemination techniques. Artificial semination is an important step in providing genetic diversity, utilization of physically impaired animals incapable of natural breeding, and to produce offspring from unpaired animals; To build a climate controlled building for year round housing of the animals with indoor and outdoor areas. This building would include a classroom for utilization of the facility by school groups as well as allowing for post graduate studies; To increase public awareness of the plight of the lemurs. Principal Research Programs: Educational lectures to school groups, civic organizations, and club statewide; Creating viable breeding colonies of various species through natural selection; Studying vocalization and behavioral changes during estrus Training Opportunities: Educational opportunities available for: Pre-College, Undergraduate, Graduate, Continuing Education, Professional; Field work opportunities not available; Program emphasis: Colony management, Behavior, Conservation; Financial support rarely available; Note: A volunteer program is available for those interested in the general husbandry and care of various prosimians including a study of behavior and vocalization. Responsibilities include: observation, enrichment, preparation of diets, feeding, and daily maintenance of the facility. Number of Staff: Total (6) Key Personnel: Carolyn Swanson, Director/Business Manager Mona Hodkiewicz, Chief Veterinarian, Phone: 608.253.7361 John M. Clark, Colony Management; Mimi Wuest, Graphics/Photography, Phone: 608.524.4833 Brad Swanson, Computing, Phone: 608.836.4389 Scott H. Swanson, Volunteer Supervisor, Phone: 608.524.1179 Species Supported: "Lemur catta" (9); "Lemur macaco" (2); "Lemur fulvus fulvus" (5); "Lemur fulvus rufus" (4); "Lemur variegatus" (3); "Cebus albifrons" (1); "Cebus apella" (1); "Nycticebus coucang" (3) Publications: "Newsletter" (quarterly) Entry created: 1998-03-30 [Update Entry] [Delete Entry] |