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Feline Conservation Federation July/August 2011 • Volume 55, Issue 4 T a B L E O Contentsf Features JULY/AUGUST 2011 | VOLUME 55, ISSUE 4 Feline Conservation Federation July/August 2011 • Volume 55, Issue 4 T A B L E O contentsF Features JULY/AUGUST 2011 | VOLUME 55, ISSUE 4 Convention Speakers: Informative, 7 Enlightening, & Fun! Dr. Kristie Karima Burns fills us in. Grab Some Popcorn for “Poppers Pen- 9 guins!” Patty Perry says this is positive on pri- vates! For the Very First Time... 10 Fernando Vidal shares his breeding suc- cess! Carson Springs: To Protect, Educate & 17 Conserve Christine Janks says it began with a trip to De Wildt. 2011 Convention Fieldtrips were Wild! 20 Nicole Ammon had a great time at con- vention. A “Tim’s Eye View” of Convention 2011 26 Tim Stoffel declares it, “the most important convention ever!” USDA Cat Census -Hair-Raising Statistics 29 Lynn Culver finds our feline population in danger. Blast from the Past: Letter to the Queen 42 of Sheba Household requests to the family ocelot. 26 Cover Photo: Guiña kitten. Photo by Fernando Vidal. Read the full story starting on page 10. 7 36 40 Feline Conservation Federation Volume 55, Issue 4 • July/August 2011 TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE FCF JOURNAL AND JOINTHE FCF IN ITS CONSERVATION EFFORTS A membership to the FCF entitles you to six issues of the Journal, the back-issue DVD, an invitation to FCF hus- bandry and wildlife education courses and annual convention, and participation in our online discussion group. The FCF works to improve captive feline husbandry and ensure that habitat is available. The FCF supports the conserva- tion of exotic felines through captive and wild habitat protection, and it provides support for captive husbandry, breeding programs, and public education. 42 Notes on the 2011 AZA Felid Contact Us T.A.G. FCF Conservation Director Pat Callahan reports. FOUNDER: Treasurer: DEPARTMENTS: Catherine Cisin Marilin Antle Accreditation Chairman: P.O. Box 31210 Doc Antle Conservation Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 P.O. Box 31210 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: 843-283-2826 Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 Lynn Culver treasurer@ 843-271-2299 24 Rare Species Fund Global Pro- 141 Polk 664 felineconservation.org [email protected] grams Mena, AR 71953 Supporting conservation 479-394-5235 Conservation Advisor: around the world. executivedirector@ DIRECTORS: Jim Sanderson, Ph.D. felineconservation.org Conservation: 356 Freeman Street 43 New Center for Cat Conserva- Pat Callahan Hartford, CT 06106 tion in Arizona OFFICERS: 3400 Vine Street 505-720-1204 Photographer Fred Hood President: Cincinnati, OH 45220 [email protected] attends new center’s fundraiser. Kevin Chambers 513-304-7155 7816 N CR 75 W conservation@ Membership Services: Shelburn, IN 47879 felineconservation.org Caroline Alexander Species 812-397-2302 10825 New Avenue president@ Legislation: Gilroy, CA 95020 Everybody out of the Gene Pool felineconservation.org Robert Johnson 510-304-0031 23 PO Box 31210 [email protected] Poet David Madison on Vice President: Myrtle Beach, SC 29588 jaguarundi. Patty Perry 786-390-8553 32 A Fishing Cat Family Diary P.O. Box 2359 legislation@ JOURNAL STAFF: Yvonne Rijsdijk reports on fish- Moorpark, CA 93020 felineconservation.org Managing Editor: ing cat family values at a Dutch 805-517-1005 Lynn Culver zoo. vicepresident@ Teresa Shaffer felineconservation.org 12811 Outerbelt Road Layout/Copy Editor: Lone Jack, MO 64070 Eden Tran Pictorials Secretary: 816-739-3999 sonandedentran@ George DeLong [email protected] yahoo.com 40 Your Best Shots 197 East View Road Nancy Barter, Lea Juanakais, Highlands, NC 28741 Associate Editors: Karen Bunnel, Gretchen 828-526-4553 Judith Hoffman secretary@ Deeanna Croasmun Mogensen, Kathleen Lamke, Tim felineconservation.org Yvonne Veety Stoffel, Alexis Brielmayer, Wayne Huckabee, Teresa Shaffer Advertising: Husbandry Kurt Beckelman Organization The Feline Conservation Federation publishes the Journal bimonth- 13 The Importance of Socialization ly. The FCF is non-profit, (Federal ID#59-2048618) non-commercial, Carol Cochran offers advice to 4 Letter from the President and international in membership, devoted to the welfare and conserva- keep our felines friendly. Kevin Chambers tion of exotic felines. The Journal publishes articles on exotic feline conservation and 13 Orlando Husbandry Course husbandry, management, and regulatory and legislative issues affecting Review From the Executive ownership for our members. The author’s point of view does not neces- Lenard M Hughes, M.D., found 6 Director the FCF course worthwhile. sarily represent the point of view of the organization. Reproduction of Lynn Culver any material in the Journal may not be made without the written per- 36 Diagnosis and Treatment of an mission of the original copyright owners and/or copyright owner FCF. Outbreak 35 Minutes from FCF’s Sec- Letters to the editor and guest editorials are also published. Lea Jaunakais and Dr. Juston ond Quarter Meeting 2011 Display advertisement space is available at the following prices: Schmidtke, DMV team up on $10 business card, $25.00 quarter page, $50.00 half page, and $100 part three of this series. 38 Donations full-page ad. Submission deadline for articles and Education 2011 FCF Convention advertisements is the 10th of even num- 43 Board Meeting Minutes bered months. Please submit all photos 22 Wildlife Educators Course in and articles to the Journal Managing Orlando Editor. High Resolution photos and Deb Kaprive made it a priority to 45 Registered Handlers articles may be emailed to attend. [email protected], or send by postal service to 141 Polk 664, Mena, AR 71953. Copyright © 2011 Feline Conservation Federation. All rights reserved. Some material is reprinted with permission of other copyright holders. 3 Feline Conservation Federation Volume 55, Issue 4 • July/August 2011 Letter from the President By Kevin Chambers member Cathryn Hilker. The FCF continues to grow and become The 40th Annual FCF Convention was stronger each day. As of mid-July, 560 an overwhelming success! 163 people memberships constitute 841 members. At from 25 states, plus France, Morocco, this time last year, we had 534 member- Canada, China, and Costa Rica, all con- ships with 771 members. Please encour- verged on Orlando, to make this the sec- age others to join the FCF, because the ond largest convention ever. larger it is, the more influence we will A huge thanks is in order to the conven- have on feline matters. tion chair, Erin Patters. Until you’ve been It is time for renewals to be sent out. there, you can’t imagine how much work Everyone with email has already received goes on behind the scenes to plan and a 90-day notice, and on August 1st we arrange for everything to go smoothly. send out the 60-day notice. You will find Erin did a fantastic job, and it is such a a renewal form enclosed in this issue. shame that she had to miss the actual con- Please help us out by sending in your vention because of having to move to Ger- “Tiger Madonna,” a mixed media renewal information and check. The earli- many to be with her husband, Cody, who portrait donated by Malaysian er you get these in, the easier it is for our is in the armed forces. It takes real dedi- artist Hoeyyn Ngu, showcases volunteers to get everything processed. cation to put that much effort into plan- Save China’s Tigers’ matriarch Esther Stockwell, CPA, from Maryland, ning, knowing that you are not going to be and was a highlight at the live counted the constitutional amendment bal- able to join in on the fun. Others who auction this year. Our editor was lots. There were 121 votes cast, requiring were indispensable in putting on such a the winner. Proceeds benefit both 81 “yes” votes to pass. The voting results good convention were Michelle McKay, the FCF and Save China’s Tigers. were 109 “yes” votes and 12 “no” votes. Lauren Bean, Kurt Beckelman, April Next year, convention will be in Cincin- The board will be working over the next White, Jean Slosberg, Teresa Shaffer, and nati, Ohio. Plans have already started, few months to formulate definitions and Debi Willoughby. I’m sure I’ve left out with a visit to the Cincinnati Zoo to see corresponding bylaws. We hope to have others, but be assured that even if I left off the recently renovated cat house and these done and ready for implementation your name, your help was greatly appreci- greatly expanded cheetah run, and, of by January 1st. ated. course, meet with the cheetah lady, FCF We are dedicated to safety, reliability and quality We are focused on quality equipment to suit your needs: · Chemical immobilization (syringe poles, blow darts, CO2 guns) · Tracking equipment · Stretchers/Lifters · Hazmat certified sanitation system (Portable or stationary) · Reptile handling (Snake tubes, hooks, tongs, bags, protective gear) · Versa-nets (Modular nets flex to help with netting – minimum harm We are innovative and will build customized equipment to fit your need www.ace-cap.com 1-866-339-9960 4 5 Feline Conservation Federation Volume 55, Issue 4 • July/August 2011 From the Executive Director By Lynn Culver contributed images and accounts of our speakers and events. Each The FCF must represent all feline year, Lotty recipients award this stakeholders. The renewal form in this organization’s highest honor at Journal is also a new membership applica- the Saturday night banquet. This tion. If you have already renewed, share it year, Dr. Bhagavan “Doc” Antle with someone who cares about cats. If joins the exclusive group for his you received this Journal as a complimen- outstanding commitment to the tary sample, please fill out the application FCF, his mentoring of the next and join today! generation, his education of the Members approved a constitutional media and the legislators, and amendment that creates a professional valuable conservation contribu- membership category. In the next few tions of the Rare Species Fund.
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