May 7, 2008: Dr. David Germano of California State Bakersfield will do a presentation on his 18-year study of the biology and ecology of the Blunt-nosed Leopard Lizard.
Dr. Germano is a professor of biology at the California State University, Bakersfield and is the director of the university’s Environmental Study Area and the Facility for Animal Care and Treatment. Receiving a Bachelor’s in biology from the California State University, Northridge in 1976, a Master’s in wildlife ecology from the University of Arizona in 1978, and his Doctorate in biology from the University of New Mexico in1989, where he studied the growth and life history of North American tortoises including the desert tortoise. His research interests involve population ecology and life-history analysis of reptiles, amphibians, and small mammals.
The Los Angeles Chapter General meeting is the first Wednesday of each month, at 7:30 pm. The General Meeting is fun and educational! Come meet some nice people and see some nifty reptiles! Non-members welcome.
Meeting Location:
14409 Vanowen St.
Van Nuys, CA 91405
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Chapter officers meet on the second Wednesday of the month. Call president for location.
