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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| Formato: | Libro electrónico |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Chichester, West Sussex :
Wiley-Blackwell
2012.
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| Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull: | https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009664725306719 |
| Sumario: | 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 |
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| Notas: | Description based upon print version of record. |
| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (248 p.) |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781785393983 9781119959649 9781280628313 9786613630674 9781119959618 |
