Our “Wild Maine” series of nature programs, in partnership with the Camden Public Library, continues in April with a presentation by wildlife veterinarian and epidemiologist Dr. Tristan Burgess.
Join us for an immersive journey, not only into the life of a fascinating marine mammal, but also a story of science, ecosystems, and an exploration of why this smallest of marine mammals has taught us so much about the world we live in.
The program will be offered in a hybrid format to a limited live audience in the Camden library’s Picker Room and simultaneously streaming on Zoom.
About the Presenter:
Dr. Tristan Burgess is the Vice President of the Center for Wildlife Studies, as well as, a wildlife veterinarian and epidemiologist working primarily in marine mammal health and emerging pandemic threats. His research investigates i) the ways in which health and disease can impact, or be used to measure, conservation outcomes; ii) drivers of spillover risk in emerging infectious disease and iii) the intersection of behavioral/foraging ecology and animal health. Tristan provides field veterinary services and consults on wildlife health management for state and federal governments as well as conservation NGOs and some of the world's finest zoos and aquaria. He has handled and worked with a wide range of captive and free-ranging wildlife from lions and Tasmanian devils to penguins, pinnipeds and yes, sea otters.