Rescuing Wildlife
Author | : Peggy Hentz |
Publisher | : Stackpole Books |
Total Pages | : 172 |
Release | : 2009-07-17 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780811741316 |
ISBN-13 | : 0811741311 |
Rating | : 4/5 (16 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: • Exactly what to do, and what not to do, when you find an animal in distress • How to determine the status of an injured creature using easy-to-follow flow charts • Instructions on safe-capture methods, emergency care, transportation, and finding a professional wildlife rehabilitator Rescuing injured wildlife requires careful preparation to ensure the safety of both the rescuer and the animal. This informative guide teaches would-be rescuers how to identify an animal in need, capture that animal, and safely transport it to a wildlife rehabilitator. Real-life animal rescue stories provide insight into the triumphs and risks of wildlife rehabilitation.