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Being a veterinarian is one of the most noble of all the professions. But veterinarians are simple humans, even the rogue ones. But are we born rogues or made that way? These short stories outline the development of one such rogue. Regardless, the adventure is a grand one. Dr. Ray has been practicing zoo and wildlife medicine for over 25 years. His clinical experience has included both large and small zoological institutions as well as field work. Currently he is an Assistant Professor of Biology at Eckerd College, teaches at St. Petersburg College School of Veterinary Nursing and still consults with various wildlife health projects. He recently had a featured role in in the inau ...

This collection of stories is truly a tale of nine lives; eight Florida panthers and a roguish zoo and wildlife veterinarian as he explores the world of the Florida panther from his first hand experience. All eight individual Florida panthers have a unique story to share. In addition you get a small glimpse into the world of the Florida panther health teams as they capture wild panthers to ensure their survival. This core of wildlife biologist and veterinarians have dedicated themselves to ensure that Florida continues to have has this magnificent cat. This personal narrative hopes to teach a little about Florida panthers and the environment that they share with us, but mostly to insp ...