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Oregon Zoo Conservation and Research Staff
BLAIR CSUTI, Ph.D.
Current Position: Conservation Program Coordinator, Oregon Zoo
4001 SW Canyon Road, Portland, Oregon 97221-9704
Academic Affiliations:
Adjunct Faculty Associate
Department of Biology
Portland State University
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Courtesy Associate Professor
Department of Geosciences
Oregon State University |
Education
B.A. 1967 California State University, Northridge (Biology)
M.S. 1969 California State University, Northridge (Biology)
Ph.D. 1977 University of California, Berkeley (Zoology)
Research Interests
Endangered species recovery and nature reserve design. Development of conservation strategies at landscape scales. Natural history of terrestrial vertebrates. Reproductive physiology of Asian elephants.
Experience
1974-1979 Museum Scientist and Curatorial Assistant, Museum of Vertebrate Zoology, University of California, Berkeley
1979-1983 Zoologist, California Natural Diversity Data Base, The Nature Conservancy, Sacramento
1984-1985 Western Regional Director of Preserve Selection and Design, The Nature Conservancy, San Francisco, California
1986-1987 Director, Preserve Design Program, Center for Conservation Biology, Department of Biological Sciences, Stanford University
1988-1997 Principal Investigator, Oregon Gap Analysis Program, Idaho Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, University of Idaho, Moscow
Accomplishments
Developed a data retrieval system on the ecology and distribution of rare and endangered California animals. Supervised the establishment and development of Natural Heritage zoological data bases in seven western states. Designed Ash Meadows, NV, and Coachella Valley, CA, reserves for The Nature Conservancy. Co-developer of the U.S. Geological Survey Biological Resource Division's Gap Analysis Program.
Appointments
Oregon Natural Heritage Advisory Council, 1990-2002
Board of Editors, Conservation Biology, 1993-1998
USFWS Marbled Murrelet Recovery Team
Wildlife Integrity Review Panel, Oregon Dept. Fish & Wildlife
Professional Memberships
American Society of Mammalogists
American Zoo and Aquarium Association
Cooper Ornithological Society
Society for Conservation Biology
Society for Northwestern Vertebrate Biology
Honors
US Fish & Wildlife Service: For contributions to the conservation and recovery of our nation's endangered and threatened species. Sept., 2000.
Selected Publications
Csuti, B. A. 1979. Patterns of adaptation and variation in the Great Basin kangaroo rat (Dipodomys microps). Univ. California Publications in Zoology 111:1-69.
Scott, J. M., B. Csuti, J. D. Jacobi, and J. E. Estes. 1987. Species richness: a guide to maintenance of future biological diversity. BioScience 37:782-788.
Scott, J. M., F. Davis, B. Csuti, R. Noss, B. Butterfield, C. Groves, H. Anderson, S. Caicco, F. DErchia, T. C. Edwards, Jr., J. Ulliman, and R. G. Wright. 1993. Gap analysis: a geographic approach to the protection of biological diversity. Wildl. Monogr. 123:1-41.
Kiester, A. R., J. M. Scott, B. Csuti, R. F. Noss, B. Butterfield, K. Sahr, and D. White. 1996.
Conservation prioritization using GAP data. Conservation Biology 10:1332-1342.
Noss, R. F., and B. Csuti. 1997. Habitat Fragmentation. Pages 269-304 in Principles of
Conservation Biology, Second Edition (G. K. Meffe and C. R. Carroll, editors).
Sinauer Associates, Inc., Sunderland, Massachusetts.
Scott, J. M., and B. Csuti. 1997. Gap Analysis for biodiversity survey and maintenance. Pages 321-340 in Biodiversity II (M. L. Reaka-Kudla, D. E. Wilson, and E. O. Wilson, editors). Joseph Henry Press, Washington, D.C.
Csuti, B., S. Polasky, P. H. Williams, R. L. Pressey, J. D. Camm, M. Kershaw, A. R. Kiester, B. Downs, R. Hamilton, M. Huso, and K. Sahr. 1997. A comparison of reserve selection algorithms using data on terrestrial vertebrates in Oregon. Biol. Conserv. 80:83-97.
Csuti, B., A. J. Kimerling, T. A. ONeil, M. M. Shaughnessy, E. P. Gaines, and M. M. P. Huso. 1997. Atlas of Oregon Wildlife. Oregon State University Press, Corvallis. 492 pp.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 1997. Recovery Plan for the threatened Marbled Murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus) in Washington, Oregon, and California. Portland, Oregon (Recovery Team Members: G. S. Miller [Leader], S. R. Beissinger, H. R. Carter, B. Csuti, T. E. Hamer, and D. A. Perry).
Csuti, B., and M. R. Brittan. 1999. In Memoriam: M. D. F. Udvardy, 1919-1998. Auk 116:223-225.
Csuti, B., G. S. Miller, and S. R. Beissinger. 2000. Marbled Murrelet. Pages 184-190 in Endangered Animals: Conflicting Issues (R. P. Reading and B. J. Miller, editors). Greenwood Press, Westport, Connecticut.
Csuti, B., E. L. Sargent, and U. S. Bechert. 2001. The Elephant's Foot: Prevention and care of
foot conditions in captive Asian and African elephants. Iowa State University Press, Ames. 163 pp.
Polasky, S., B. Csuti, C. A. Vossler, and S. M. Meyers. 2001. A comparison of taxonomic distinctness versus richness as criteria for setting conservation priorities for North American birds. Biological Conservation 97:99-105.
DAVID JOHN SHEPHERDSON, B.Sc., D.Phil.
Current Position: Conservation Program Scientist, Oregon Zoo,
4001 SW Canyon Rd, Portland, OR 97221.
Education
Degree B.Sc.(Hons), Biology. University of Sussex, UK, 1982.
Advanced Degree D. Phil. Ethology. University of Sussex, UK, 1986. Space use and foraging in the European badger (Meles meles L.).
Experience/Responsibilities
1990-Present Oregon Zoo Conservation Program Scientist
Develop, maintain and coordinate a program of environmental enrichment research and training at the zoo
Devise, facilitate and seek funding for zoo science education programs
Develop, maintain and coordinate conservation programs
Provide scientific advice and information to animal husbandry staff
Member and coordinator of the International Environmental Enrichment Conference Committee
Co-Chair of the AZA Behavioral Advisory Group
Instructor for Portland State University Conservation Biology Class
Program Coordinator for Science: A View From the Zoo 94-96, $274,000 budget, staff of two
Implemented and presented program of Environmental Enrichment workshops for US zoos
Invited to Guatemala City Zoo to present a 5-day Environmental Enrichment Workshop, 1994
Co-Chaired First International Conference on Environmental Enrichment, 1993
Invited speaker at the 6th World Conference on Breeding Endangered Species, UK, 1992
Invited Speaker at the 2nd Conference on Environmental Enrichment, Denmark, 1995
1986-1990 Zoological Society of London, UK - Research Fellow/Instructor
Devised, obtained funding for, and conducted research on zoo animal behavior
Coordinated and supervised undergraduate and graduate research projects
Lectured at Universities on zoo animal behavior and welfare
Authored papers in refereed scientific journals and presented papers at International meetings
Implemented and supervised an animal enrichment/welfare program at the zoo
Invited Speaker at the International Primatology Society Conference, Brazil, 1988
1985 East Sussex County Council, UK - Animal Behavior Consultant
Wildlife impact assessments
1982-1986 University of Sussex, UK - Graduate Student
Field work research on the European Badger
Postgraduate Research/Teaching Assistant
Teaching of subjects including animal physiology, ethology, ecology, computing, animal behavior.
Professional Affiliations/Responsibilities
Associate Editor for the refereed scientific journal Zoo Biology
Consulting Editor for the International newsletter Shape of Enrichment
Co-Chair AZA Behavior and Husbandry Advisory Group
Adjunct Associate Professor Portland State University, Portland, OR.
Portland Community College Animal Care and Use Committee Member
Selected Publications
Roper, T.J.; Shepherdson, D.J.; Davies, J.M. (1986). Scent marking with feces and anal secretion in the European badger (Meles meles). Behaviour 97:94-117.
Davies, J.M.; Roper, T.J.; Shepherdson, D.J.(1987). Seasonal distribution of road kills in the European badger (Meles meles). Journal of the Zoological Society of London. 211:525-529.
Shepherdson, D.J. (1988). The application of behavioural enrichment in zoos. Primate Report 22:35-42.
Shepherdson, D.J.; Roper, T.J.; Lups ,P. (1990). Diet, Food availability and foraging behaviour of badgers (Meles meles L.) in Southern England. Z. Saugetierkunde 55:81-93.
Shepherdson, D.J.; Brownback, T.; Tinkler, D. (1990). Putting the wild back into zoos: enriching the zoo environment. Applied Animal Behaviour Science 28 (3):300.
Gilloux, I.; Gurnell, J.; Shepherdson, D.J. (1992) An enrichment device for great apes. Animal Welfare 1:279-289.
Shepherdson, D.J. (1992). Environmental enrichment: an overview. In Proceedings of the American Association of Zoo Parks and Aquariums Annual Conference. Wheeling, WV, AAZPA: pp100-103.
Shepherdson, D.J. (1993). Why animals do what they do. Wildlife Conservation 96(1):76-77.
Shepherdson, D.J.; Carlstead, K.; Mellen, J.; Seidensticker, J. (1993). Environmental enrichment through naturalistic feeding in small cats. Zoo Biology 12:203-216.
Carlstead, K., Shepherdson, D. J. (2000). Alleviating stress in zoo animals with environmental enrichment. In: The biology of animal stress: basic principles and implications for animal welfare. Eds. G.P. Moberg & J.A. Mench. CABI Publishing. pp. 337-354.
Carlstead, K.; Shepherdson, D.J. (1994) Effects of Environmental Enrichment on Reproduction. Zoo Biology 13 (5):447-459.
Shepherdson, D.J.; Dimeo-Ediger, N. (1994). Science: A View From the Zoo. In Proceedings of the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums Annual Conference, 321-328. Wheeling W.Va.: AAZPA. pp 186.
Shepherdson, D.J. (1995). Research Advantages of Enriched Environments. Zoo Biology 14:489-490.
Shepherdson, D.J. (1995). Bear Enrichment. North American Regional Polar Bear Studbook. Published by La Societe Zoologique de Granby 347 Bourget, Granby, Quebec, Canada. J2G 1E8
Shepherdson, D.J.; Arick, J., Dimeo-Ediger, N., Sheng, Y.S. (1995). Science: A View From the Zoo. In Proceedings of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association Annual Conference, 473-476. Wheeling W.Va.: AZA.
Roper, T.J., Findlay, S.R., Lups, P., Shepherdson, D.J. (1995). Damage by badgers Meles meles to wheat Tritium vulgare and barley Hordeum sativum crops. Journal of Applied Ecology 32:720-726.
Mellen, J., Shepherdson, D.J. (1997). Environmental enrichment for felids: an intergrated approach. International Zoo Yearbook 35:191-197.
Shepherdson, D.J., Mellen, J.D., Hutchins, M. (1998). Second Nature: environmental enrichment for captive animals. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution.
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