Brian Werner
Brian Martin Werner Ferris, born Brian Michael Werner is an American conservationist and the founder of the [1] and founder of the Tiger Creek Wildlife refuge, both located in Tyler, Texas. In 2016 the foundation expanded services as the .
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A native of Norwood, Ohio. Ferris participated in the first genetic study of tigers in 1996-1998 Published in "Riding The Tiger", Cambridge University Press UK). Werner was involved with the first open heart surgery performed on a tiger.[2] Brian and his family were featured internationally on Animal Planet on the show Growing Up Tiger.
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- ^ Smith, Cheryl (2000-08-04). "Meow Mix // Texans Are Wild About Exotic Cats, but at What Cost?". Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 2007-11-19.
Brian Werner, director of the Tiger Missing Link Foundation, a Tyler-based nonprofit organization, tracks tigers for genetic research purposes.
- ^ Veash, Nicole (2001-06-19). "Tiger is first animal to have heart bypass". The Telegraph. Retrieved 2007-11-19.[dead link]
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- People from Norwood, Ohio
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