Acknowledgements

This Action Plan could not have been produced without the generous financial support of the Denver Zoological Foundation; the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust; Fauna and Flora International; the Fort Worth Zoo; the Milwaukee County Zoo; the Saint Louis Zoological Park; the Sedgwick County Zoo; and the Zoological Society of San Diego.

Although many people have generously contributed their time, energy, and valuable expertise toward making this Action Plan as complete and accurate as possible, special recognition is due to two individuals. Rick Hudson has worked closely with me on this project since its inception. Not only was the initial idea for undertaking the Action Plan his, but since then he has continued to provide invaluable guidance and critical support for all aspects of the project. Mark Day has been an inspiration in terms of his unflagging enthusiasm, and was responsible for compiling and editing all the maps and photographs contained in the Action Plan. Many heartfelt thanks to all who made the Action Plan possible.

Allison Alberts, July, 1999
Center for Reproduction of Endangered Species
Zoological Society of San Diego