Thomas B. Hildebrandt , zoo veterinarian in Germany . Head of Department of Reproduction Management at Leibniz-Institut für Zoo- und Wildtierforschung in Berlin, Germany. In his special field, reproduction biology, he is one of the pioneers of assisted reproduction in large mammals, including elephants, rhinos, big cats, and panda bears. He has published 153 papers, written 24 book chapters, given over 212 presentations (including 50 plenary lectures) and has 5 patents. Picture from ultrascanning of Asian elephant bull Brahma, in Kolmarden Zoo, Sweden. From left to right: Frank Göritz, Thomas Hildebrandt, Pelle Zettersten, Jörgen Gustafson, Thomas Antmar. Photo: Bengt-Ole Röken, Kolmården.
