Wildlife search and rescue a guide for first responders

Rescuing wild animals in distress requires a unique set of skills, very different from those used in handling domestic animals. The equipment, degree of handling, the type of caging and level of care a wild animal receives can mean the difference between life and death. Wildlife Search and Rescue is...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Dmytryk, Rebecca (-)
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Chichester, West Sussex : Wiley-Blackwell 2012.
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See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009664725306719
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Summary:Rescuing wild animals in distress requires a unique set of skills, very different from those used in handling domestic animals. The equipment, degree of handling, the type of caging and level of care a wild animal receives can mean the difference between life and death. Wildlife Search and Rescue is a comprehensive guide on 'best practices' and suggested standards for response to sick, injured and orphaned wildlife. This valuable resource covers the fundamentals of wildlife rescue, from 'phone to field', including safe and successful capture strategies, handling and restraint techniques
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (248 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781785393983
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