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. Theequipment, degree of handling, the type of caging and level of carea wild animal receives can mean the difference between life anddeath. Wildlife Search and Rescue is a comprehensive guideon ?best practices? and suggested standards forresponse to sick, injured and orphaned wildlife. This valuableresource covers the fundamentals of wildlife rescue, from?phone to field?, including safe and successful capturestrategies, handling and restraint techniques and initial aid. Wildlife Search and Rescue is a must have for anyoneinterested in knowing what to do when they are face to face with awild animal in need, or for anyone involved in animal rescue. Whilethe book focuses on wildlife native to North America, much of theinformation and many of the techniques are applicable to otherspecies, including domestic dogs and cats.

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