Biography:

• Sue Mainka was born in Toronto, Canada, She currently lives in Switzerland.
• A veterinarian with 20+ years experience in wildlife conservation.
• Sue is now Senior Coordinator in IUCNs Global Programme Team.
• Over the years she has worked on Giant Panda conservation based in the Wolong Nature Reserve in China, on captive management of wildlife in several countries, and as a clinical veterinarian both in a zoo environment and in private practice in Canada.
• Sue has been with IUCN since 1997 and was Head of the IUCN Species Programme from 2001-2004, prior to joining the Global Programme Team.

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