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Webinars
Vitamin and Mineral Mysteries in our Rhinos Under Managed Care: Q and A on Rhino Nutrition
Dr. Katie Sullivan serves the Rhino TAG and Rhino Research Council as Nutrition Advisor, and has since 2016. Katie is contacted often by rhino holders for nutrition advice, and works to evaluate current feeding practices and their impact on rhino health and welfare. She also consults with about 4 co-advisors (Dr. Ellen Dierenfeld, Dr. Marcus Clauss, Dr. Shana Lavin and Barbara Henry) when reviewing rhino proposals for RRC. She is also president-elect of the Comparative Nutrition Society, and works full time at Disney’s Animal Kingdom overseeing nutrition for their rhinos. Recently, she identified a vitamin problem due to supply chain issues with ingredients used for our rhino feeds, and has worked with the major feed supplier to correct the issue, as well as over 25 institutions who have experienced the issue in their animals.
Rhino Dentistry with Dr. Lowder
Join us for the replay of Dr. Lowder's rhino dentistry webinar. Remember to kiss your rhinos and then register at www.rhinokeeperassociation.org.
Behavior and Reproduction in Southern White Rhino Using Thermographic Imaging
With the oversight of our research committee, Safari West is conducting research related to behavior and reproduction in southern white rhinos, utilizing thermographic imaging. We have seen evidence that supports the ability to detect and monitor pregnancy in our female southern white rhinoceros by monitoring changes in heat signatures on her abdomen and teats. Images are captured weekly with the FLIR® E5 XT and FLIR® E76 cameras. FLIR® Thermal Studio Suite allows us to look at temperature variation over time to determine thermal patterns. The use of this technology to detect and monitor pregnancy is innovative and, to our knowledge, has only been researched in a few species, white rhinos not being one of them. We saw a significant increase in temperature in the pregnancy field of the abdomen in the third trimester compared to the other trimesters, as well as compared to the male. We also saw a significant increase in teat temperature in the weeks leading up to parturition.
We believe the information gathered from this research is valuable, especially with species and/or individuals that it is unrealistic to collect voluntary samples from and has the potential to translate to in situ research, as it allows for non-invasive data collection. We are continuing this research project postpartum, to ascertain the use of thermographic imaging to monitor estrus cycles in southern white rhinos.
We believe the information gathered from this research is valuable, especially with species and/or individuals that it is unrealistic to collect voluntary samples from and has the potential to translate to in situ research, as it allows for non-invasive data collection. We are continuing this research project postpartum, to ascertain the use of thermographic imaging to monitor estrus cycles in southern white rhinos.
"Who knew? Identifying the nasoconchal paranasal sinus of the white rhino".
Join Dr. Mat Gerard as he discusses the road he took to understand the paranasal sinus and nasal cavity anatomy of the rhinoceros, of which many were and still are, sustaining traumatic wounds to this region when poached for their horns.
From Keeper to Conservation: An Evening with Stacy Strother
Walking on Sunshine: GOH Foot care
Join Dr. Friederike von Houwald, Director of Animal Park in Berne, Switzerland for this intimate look at greater one horned rhino foot care.
Bachelor Herd Holding and Management at White Oak
Join White Oak's Wildlife Specialist Eric Looft to discuss bachelor herd holding and management. This special event is an IRKA members only event. Register today at www.rhinokeeperassociation.org.
Rhino Immobilizations
Stop Rhino Poaching- An Overview
Rhino Assisted Reproductive Technology Webinar with Dr. Monica Stoops
Yagi, Quinn, and the Sumatran Rhino. Yagi, Quinn, and the Sumatran Rhino: The Story of how Dogs Helped Find One of the Rarest Large Mammals in the World.
Join us for the new year with a special IRKA webinar featuring IRF and the Working Dogs for Conservation as they explore new avenues to locate Sumatran rhinos.
Greater One Horned Rhino Husbandry and Management
Are you interested in how greater one-horned rhinos are managed at different facilities? Have you wondered what it takes to successfully breed and raise them? Are you a seasoned pro that wants to compare notes or someone that is interested in learning about a species you haven’t had the opportunity to work with? Join us as Amanda Powers and Cody Cseplo share their unique experiences with the species and how they can relate to yours! Learn about everything from their odd vocalizations to their unique medical needs in this detailed breakdown of their husbandry and management.
Rope assisted large animal handling techniques under anesthesia.
Rhino Enrichment Webinar
Caring for rhinos is a demanding job, and one that also evokes a specific kind of creativity. Join us for this month’s webinar, where we will hear from 3 IRKA members at different zoos, each applying their passion for rhino enrichment in unique ways.
Voluntary GOH Blood Draw
Rhino Conservation in Namibia- Black Rhino SAFE
RAG/TAG Rhino Conservation
Join Rhino TAG chairman, Adam Eyres, as he discusses collection planning as only Adam can. Learn about what collection planning is and how it impacts your rhinos.
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