Dr. Mike Dunbar, born and raised in Oklahoma, spent nearly twenty-five years as a wildlife veterinarian, working with a variety of free-ranging wildlife around the world, and before that as a conse...view moreDr. Mike Dunbar, born and raised in Oklahoma, spent nearly twenty-five years as a wildlife veterinarian, working with a variety of free-ranging wildlife around the world, and before that as a conservation officer, wildlife biologist and researcher. Dr. Dunbar received his Master of Science degree in Wildlife Ecology from Oklahoma State University and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery degree from Washington State University. During his 40 year career in the wildlife profession, he published nearly 50 peer-reviewed, scientific manuscripts and has lectured around the world on topics related to wildlife captures, health, disease, and new technology in the detection of diseases in free-ranging wildlife. Dr. Dunbar has also published two novels, "The Last American Cowboy" and "When The Sea Howls". Now retired, Dr. Dunbar writes and lives with his wife, Sherry, along the wild Salmon River in east-central Idaho.view less