Susan M. Barnard holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of the State of New York. She founded Basically Bats - Wildlife Conservation Society, Inc. in 1993, and served as Executive Director until 2008. Currently retired from her position as Assistant Curator of Herpetology at Zoo Atlanta, Ms. Barnard has authored over 25 scientific papers in refereed journals and 2 book chapters. She also co-authored books on reptilian parasites and reptilian husbandry, and has appeared in numerous magazines and on television, including the National Geographic special, "Keepers of the Wild".

Sue with her first handraised bat, Egore. Egore, a big brown bat, lived 9 1/2 years, during which time she helped educate thousands of people about the benefits of these misunderstood animals (photo courtesy of Dr. Merlin D. Tuttle, Bat Conservation International).

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