USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center Staff Profile

Barbara A. Clauss USGS Patuxent Wildlife Research Center 11510 American Holly Drive Laurel, MD 20708
Telephone: 301-497-5755 Fax: 301-497-5605 Email: baclauss@usgs.gov Biological Science Technician/Wildlife
Primary Responsibilities: Technician for the Crane Restoration Ecology Team, working with endangered and non-endangered cranes, in particular projects involving Whooping Cranes, in their captive propagation, reintroduction, and eventual recovery.
Education/Training: Bachelor of Science in Wildlife and Fisheries Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1996
Areas of Expertise/Interest: Whooping Crane propagation and restoration; hand-rearing whooping crane chicks for release into the wild
Accomplishments/Awards/Achievements: 1998-2000: Certificate of recognition for dedication to the Crane Restoration Ecology Team at the Patuxent Wildlife Research Center
Active Projects: Restoration ecology of a nonmigrating population of whooping cranes in Florida: behavioral and habitat changes to increase survival Restoration ecology of a migratory flock of whooping cranes from Wisconsin to Florida Development of methods for the restoration ecology of cranes