Abdullahi Idris

‎Wildlife Veterinarian and Head of Wildlife Health Research Unit at Yankari Game Reserve with over five years of experience in conservation medicine, wildlife health management, and disease surveillance. Proven track record of leading high-impact interventions, including facilitating the vaccination of over 40, 000 cattle against CBPP and FMD to reduce disease risks at the wildlife-livestock interface. Skilled in wildlife immobilization, translocation, GPS-based monitoring, and population health assessment, with hands-on experience managing a thriving giraffe population at Sumu Wildlife Park. Combines field expertise with research to advance biodiversity conservation and ecosystem health, with a growing focus on aquatic and interdisciplinary conservation science.