Dan Wharton, Ph.D.
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Dan Wharton, Ph.D. is Senior Vice President of Conservation Science, at Chicago Zoological Society

Dr. Wharton’s career interests have always been focused on the role of zoos in wildlife conservation, as well as the scientific management and presentation of zoo animals. His current work with the Chicago Zoological Society’s Center for the Science of Animal Welfare is in integrating several sciences that include population genetics, behavioral endocrinology, nutrition research, behavioral husbandry, behavioral research, and veterinary science into “animal-directed" care strategies.

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Valentine's Day 2011: Lessons on Love and Life from the Wild

Posted February 12, 2011 | 12:03:00 (EST)

After years of getting to know a few thousand animals on a first name basis at the Brookfield Zoo, I have come to the conclusion that the so-called divide between animals and humans is really a laugh. The only concrete difference that I can find is that a few humans...

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