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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Jonathan Petersson, 24 Nov 2022.

  1. Jonathan Petersson

    Jonathan Petersson Well-Known Member

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    Good day members of Zoochat!

    My name is Jonathan and I have been an avid zoo fan for my entire life. I am currently a Conservation Biologist for my local parks in Cincinnati, Ohio. My favorite zoological facility is The Wilds due to all of their incredible conservation work. I am a huge fan of all North American wildlife but I especially love the North American porcupine and tiger salamander. I like to spend my free time exploring the great outdoors, especially our wondrous national and state parks.

    I am very excited to become a member of this great website and look forward to meeting all of you!

    - Jonathan Petersson
     
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  2. Jambo

    Jambo Well-Known Member 5+ year member

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    Welcome Jonathan! :)
     
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    Welcome! <3 North American porcupines. You can keep the salamanders though :)
     
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    Welcome Jonathan! Really interesting and exciting that somone with a career in conservation is joining the forum.White sturgeon,alligator gar and pronghorn are some of my "favourite" north american animals.
     
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    Lota lota Well-Known Member

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    What's the problem with salamanders?:(
     
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    Welcome to ZooChat Jonathan, great to have someone with a career in conservation joining us!
     
  8. Jonathan Petersson

    Jonathan Petersson Well-Known Member

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    Thank you so much!
    Thanks! North American porcupines are adorable animals but I understand amphibians are not everyone's jam.
    Thank you for the warm welcome! Those are some great favorite animals. :)
    Thank you @Haliaeetus!
    Thank you! I am very glad to be here.
     
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    Welcome to ZooChat Jonathan
     
  10. Jonathan Petersson

    Jonathan Petersson Well-Known Member

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    Thank you @Bengal Tiger!
     
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    I like amphibians plenty, tiger salamanders just have this weird look to them lol
     
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  13. Jonathan Petersson

    Jonathan Petersson Well-Known Member

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    Thanks so much!
     
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    Welcome. :)
     
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    Welcome!