Brian Werner

Brian Martin Werner Ferris, born Brian Michael Werner is an American conservationist and the founder of the Tiger Missing Link Foundation[1] and founder of the Tiger Creek Wildlife refuge, both located in Tyler, Texas. In 2016 the foundation expanded services as the National Foundation for Rescued Animals.

About

A native of Norwood, Ohio. Werner participated in the first genetic study of tigers in 1996-1998 Published in "Riding The Tiger", Cambridge University Press UK). Werner was involved with the first open heart surgery performed on a tiger.[2] Brian and his family were featured internationally on Animal Planet on the show Growing Up Tiger.

References

Smith, Cheryl (2000-08-04). "Meow Mix // Texans Are Wild About Exotic Cats, but at What Cost?". Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 2007-11-19. Brian Werner, director of the Tiger Missing Link Foundation, a Tyler-based nonprofit organization, tracks tigers for genetic research purposes.
Veash, Nicole (2001-06-19). "Tiger is first animal to have heart bypass". The Telegraph. Retrieved 2007-11-19.

Tiger Creek Wildlife Refuge

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[1] Smith, Cheryl (2000-08-04). "Meow Mix // Texans Are Wild About Exotic Cats, but at What Cost?". Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 2007-11-19. Brian Werner, director of the Tiger Missing Link Foundation, a Tyler-based nonprofit organization, tracks tigers for genetic research purposes.

[2] Veash, Nicole (2001-06-19). "Tiger is first animal to have heart bypass". The Telegraph. Retrieved 2007-11-19.