10-Wildlife Medicine Flashcards
1
Q
wildlife
A
any undomesticated native species
- birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians
2
Q
players in wildlife medicine
A
finder
vet
rehabber
3
Q
who is wildlife vet
A
any licensed vet can treat wildlife
- federal and state laws govern -need permit or 48 hrs
4
Q
responsibilities
A
treat injured, ill, orphaned, education, conservation, disease research
5
Q
admission and triage
A
where they found, first seen?
species identification
physical examination
6
Q
the fix?
A
treatment plan, housing, diet, preventative care
7
Q
rehab
A
aimed FOR developing skills needed in wild for survival but testing adequacy of these skills