Dr. L. David Mech

Senior Research Scientist, U.S. Geological Survey

Dave is a Senior Research Scientist with the U.S. Geological Survey and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Minnesota. Dave holds a B.S. degree from Cornell University, a Ph.D. degree and an honorary doctorate degree from Purdue University. He has published 500+ articles and 13 books.

Dave has studied wolves in Minnesota, Isle Royale, Alaska, Yellowstone, and Ellesmere Island, Canada. He chaired the IUCN Wolf Specialist Group of the World Conservation Union from 1978 to 2013 and is founder and board member of the International Wolf Center.

Banquet Presentation: A celebration of Dr. L. David Mech and his research work over the past 67 years.