Dawn M. Smith
Contributing Writer
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Dawn has been involved in wildlife conservation and rehabilitation since the early 1980s. Her work has included:
- Director of Animal Care at The Marine Mammal Center, the largest marine mammal rehabilitation facility in the world.
- Developing and implementing the rehabilitation program at the California Wildlife Center.
- Mediterranean Monk Seal Recovery in the Atlantic, Program Associate, working to protect one of the world's most endangered marine mammals.
- Consulting on wildlife conservation and rehabilitation projects in North America, India, China, Africa and Europe.
Dawn's writing includes:
- Author of the chapter on Ground and Tree Squirrels (in) Hand-Rearing Wild and Domestic Mammals (L J Gage, ed),
- Numerous articles on wildlife rehabilitation for peer-reviewed journals.
- Cape Cod Travel Examiner for Examiner.com
Read Dawn's Editor's Choice Award Articles:
- Oil Spill on Remote Atlantic Islands Affects Endangered Penguins
- New Zealand Marine Mammals Aided and Protected by Project Jonah
- RARE Pride Campaign Benefits Endangered Fiji Petrel
- Type 2 Diabetes Mineral Supplements
- Osteoporosis and Chinese Herbal Medicine
- The Pros and Cons of Swim With Manatee Tours
- Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge Birding Trip
- Florida Everglades Big Cypress Birdwatching Trip
- Where to Watch Birds on Cape May New Jersey
- Combating Threats to Indian and African Vultures
- Partnership to Save New York City's Bronx River
- Bronx Zoo Goes Green for the Holidays
- The Facts About Wolf Management in Alaska
- Arboreal Gibbons Harmed by Deforestation
- Philippines Marine Conservation
- TOPP Tracks Marine Predators
- Make a Certified Wildlife Habitat
- Monarch Butterfly Migration
A practicing Traditional Chinese Herbalist and Registered Veterinary Technician, Dawn has practiced as both RVT and TCM herbalist in California, England and Massachusetts
For more information on Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine visit her website.
Latest Articles
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Multiple Threats Contribute to the Decline of the Chimney Swift
Populations of this small insectivorous bird are falling with pesticide residuals, changing insect populations and habitat loss each likely playing a part.
May 10, 2012
- Dawn M. Smith
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Little Known River Dolphin May be Most Vulnerable to Extinction
New findings suggest that South America's La Plata River dolphin, or Franciscana, is more seriously endangered than present IUCN evaluation indicates.
Apr 17, 2012
- Dawn M. Smith
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Manas Maozigendri Ecotourism Society Aids National Park in India
NGO turns ex-poachers into forest guards, pioneers local eco-tourism and helps villages near India's Manas National Park develop sustainable livelihoods.
Mar 13, 2012
- Dawn M. Smith
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Introduced Japanese White-eye Threatens Native Hawaiian Birds
Japanese White-eye have increased their range into the higher elevations of Hakalau Forest NWR in Hawaii and are out-competing more specialized local birds.
Feb 20, 2012
- Dawn M. Smith
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US Fisheries Bycatch Report Shows High Marine Wildlife Losses
This initial government report gives estimated numbers of sea turtles, seabirds, marine mammals and non-target fish species killed in US fishing industry.
Jan 23, 2012
- Dawn M. Smith
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Coordinated Conservation is Needed to Save Nemo and His Friends
International cooperation and knowledge must improve if clownfish, sharks, marine turtles and other stars of Finding Nemo are to be kept from extinction.
Dec 19, 2011
- Dawn M. Smith
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Creative Methods Reduce Use of Live Animals in Veterinary School
Robotics, synthetic materials and donation programs aid veterinary schools in their efforts to reduce animal use and student stress in their programs.
Nov 28, 2011
- Dawn M. Smith
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Massachusetts Audubon Releases the 2011 State of the Birds Report
Report uses multiple surveys to evaluate breeding and wintering populations, guiding conservation efforts to prevent further loss of birds in the state.
Oct 26, 2011
- Dawn M. Smith
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Milgis Trust Man to Walk for Northern Kenya's Elephants and Lions
Poaching is on the rise in northern Kenya, so Pete Ilsley of the Milgis Trust is going on a 65km walk to raise awareness about and funds for local wildlife.
Sep 23, 2011
- Dawn M. Smith
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Improve Canine Coat Condition With Traditional Chinese Medicine
In addition to brushing, combing and feeding a balanced diet, following some basic TCM principles may help you keep your dog's coat healthy and shining.
Sep 2, 2011
- Dawn M. Smith
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