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Founded in 1984, the Wildlife Health Specialist Group is a network of experts in various aspects of wildlife health. Dr. Michael Woodford was the founding chairman and led the group for 26 years.

Since that time, this network of veterinary and other health and conservation professionals has grown to over 300 members in 50 countries. The mission of the WHSG is to foster a collaborative multidisciplinary network supporting and promoting the health of wildlife and wildlife management as core components of ecosystem and biodiversity conservation. The WHSG is comprised of professionals willing to volunteer their expertise to other SSC Specialist Groups as well as other organizations and governments to address willdife health problems wherer and whever feasible.

Organizational chart and lists:

WHSG Organization Chart

WHSG Regional Coordinators List