Our Mission:
To educate the general public about these frequently misunderstood animals, promote conservation of all wildlife, especially reptiles and amphibians, and to encourage cooperation between amateur and professional herpetologists toward a broader and deeper knowledge of this fascinating field.
Next Speaker :
2017-08-30
Dr. Linda Yang : Reproductive Disease in Reptiles (Sex Optional) click for more/less infoDr. Yang will be discussing reproductive diseases and issues in reptiles. The talk will cover problems such as egg binding, disease, and hemipene/penile prolapses. She will cover common causes, diagnosis, and treatment options in caring for herps with these ailments.
Dr. Linda Yang was born in Beijing, China and immigrated to the US when she was two years old. She grew up around the Chicagoland area and earned her undergraduate degree at Washington University in St. Louis. Throughout undergrad, Dr. Yang volunteered regularly with the St. Louis Zoo as a research assistant and veterinary technician assistant, learning more about the care of zoo animals and wildlife populations. In 2009, Dr. Yang graduated with a major in Biology and a minor in Art. A year later, she entered veterinary school at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign and graduated in 2014.
During veterinary school, Dr. Yang was very active with the Wildlife Medical Clinic, a non-profit student-run clinic dedicated to helping injured wildlife and educating the public about wildlife conservation. She was a manager for two years, gaining experience treating and handling multiple species of wild birds (including raptors), mammals, and reptiles. Some of her favorite patients included Gandalf the White Pelican, Qigiq the Snowy Owl, and Mo the Box Turtle.
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