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A. Rules and Regulations Flashcards

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All wildlife rehabilitation permit holders must have a licensed veterinarian as a consultant for assistance and advice.

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True

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A novice class wildlife rehabilitator must identify a Master class wildlife rehabilitator who has agreed to serve as his/her mentor.

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True

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An experienced Novice wildlife rehabilitation permitee is authorized to act as the official mentor of other Novice wildlife rehabilitators.

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False

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A potential wildlife rehabilitation permitee’s rehabilitation facility may be inspected by the DNR before or after issuance of the permit.

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True

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For a wildlife rehabilitator who does NOT have a federal migratory bird rehabilitation permit, which of the following species may be kept for treatment?
A. American crow
B. bald eagle
C. ring-necked pheasant
D. American robin

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C

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Wildlife rehabilitators who are interested in working exclusively with migratory birds only need to apply for a federal [permit.

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False

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Which of the following animals is a Minnesota DNR permitted wildlife rehabilitator authorized to care for without a federal permit?
A. river otter
B. common nighthawk
C. sharp-tailed grouse
D. palm warbler
E. A and C

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E

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Minnesota law makes it illegal to take, import, transport or sell state endangered or threatened species without a proper DNR permit (such as a rehabilitation or scientific collecting permit).

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True

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Only a Master class permit holder may possess state endangered and threatened species as authorized in the permit.

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F

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Who should you ALWAYS contact if you receive an injured bald eagle?
A. a newspaper
B. your veterinary consultant
C. the local humane society
D. the DNR
E. the US Fish and Wildlife Service
F. the DNR and the US Fish and Wildlife Servoce

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E

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A peregrine falcon that is missing one eye should be immediately euthanized.

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False

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Which of the following species is NOT considered endangered or threatened under Minnesota law?
A. peregrine falcon
B. piping plover
C. Henslow’s sparrow
D. yellow rail

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D

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Which of the following raptors is NOT considereed federally endangered or threatened in Minnesota?
A. bald eagle
B. burrowing owl
C. red-shouldered hawk
D. peregrine falcon

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C

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The only animals that a Novice rehabilitation permittee may possess for greater than 48 hours are healthy, orphaned animals as allowed by his/her permit.

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True

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A Novice class permittee may rehabilitate orphaned raccoons.

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False

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Raccoons may be possessed by any Novice permittee for up to 48 hours.

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True

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A wildlife rehabilitator must abide by local, state and federal laws concerning wildlife, wildlife rehabilitation and associated activities.

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True

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A General class rehabilitator may possess for rehabilitation orphaned, sick or injured animals.

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True

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Possession of big game (deer, bear, moose) by Novices is only allowed on a temporary basis (i.e. less than 48 hours) for purposes of transport to a General or Master permit holder authorized to rehabilitate these animals, or to a licensed veterinarian.

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True

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Rehabilitation of raptors (birds of prey), other than temporary possession for transport or emergency treatment as authorized by the permit (i.e. up to 48 hours), is only permitted at the Master class level.

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False

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Any wildlife rehabilitation permit holder may provide emergency care to any wild animal which does not fall under his or her permit on a temporary basis (i.e. less than 48 hours) prior to transfer to a permittee who is authorized to possess the animal.

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False

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A wildlife rehabilitation permit authorizes the permit holder to practice some veterinary medicine,

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False

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Rehabilitators may accept donations, but it is illegal to charge a fee for rehabilitation of wildlife.

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True

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Animals that die while being cared for by a wildlife rehabilitator may be given to a museum or some other educational institution holding proper permits.

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True

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Wildlife rehabilitators are authorized to trap nuisance raccoons for people who call requesting help.

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False

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A permitted wildlife rehabilitator may exhibit wildlife held legally under his/her wildlife rehabilitator permit.

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False

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Any wildlife rehabilitator who lives within 10 miles of an adjoining state may accept migratory birds from that state.

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False

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Migratory birds may be transported across state lines for release without special permission.

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False

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Nonreleaseable wildlife may be used for educational or exhibition purposes at a wildlife facility without a special permit.

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False

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Reptiles and amphibians have no protection under Minnesota law.

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False

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A veterinarian who has agreed to assist and advise a permitted wildlife rehabolitator must also possess a wildlife rehabilitation permit.

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False

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Which of the following does not need to be established and supervised by a licenssed veterinarian?
A. a disease prevention and parasite control
B. how adequate veterinary care will be administered
C. euthanasia procedures
D. filling out the annual report of wildlife rehabilitation activities
E. C and D

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D

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Wildlife rehabilitators must submit an annual report of activities to the DNR for the proceding calendar year no later than:
A. January
B. January 31
C. July 1
D. December 25

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January 31

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34
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A wildlife rehabilitator is required to submit an annual report of all animals handled, listed by species. Which of the following is an unacceptable identification?
A. sea gull
B. red fox
C. European starling
D. gray squirrel

A

A

35
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Specific continuing education requirements must be fulfilled to renew a wildlife rehabilitators permit.

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True

36
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How long may a wildlife rehabilitation permit be expired before the permit may not be renewed and the person must instead qualify through the normal process for obtaining an initial permit (e.g. pass a written examination)?
A. 1year
B. 2 years
C. 5 years
D. 10 years

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1 year

37
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A wildlife rehabilitation permit may be revoked completely or in part if deemed necessary by the DNR Commissioner.

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True

38
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A wildlife rehabilitation permit may be revoked or not renewed if the rehabilitator:
A. keeps permanently crippled wildlife as pets
B. releases animals in another state without proper authorization.
C. refuses to transfer or surrender an animal to a Conservation Officer, or an authorized staff member of the DNR, when directed to do so
D. fails to pass a facilities inspection
E. all of the above

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E

39
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The fundamental underlying reason permits are necessary for people to possess wild animals for rehabilitation in Minnesota is:
A. the DNR has published rules that require permits
B. State laws provide certain animals protected status and also allow for the DNR to require permits for rehabilitation of other animals; a permit/license is therefore required from the DNR to possess wild animals
C. the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service require permits for possession of migratory birds
D. local communities and jurisdictions want to know which people in their communities have wildlife rehabilitation permits
E. all of the above

A

B

40
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A wildlife rehabilitation permit is valid for a 1 year period from July 1st to June 30th.

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F

41
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The state statute definition of taking of wild animals includes the following:
A. pursuing
B. shooting
C. killing
D. capturing
E. trapping
F. B, C, and D
G. all of the above

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G

42
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Taking of wild animals is defined by state law to include attempting to take and assisting another person in taking of wild animals.

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True

43
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No DNR permit is required to rehabilitate birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians that are not protected by state law.

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False

44
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What kinds of wildlife rehabilitation permits are provided for in the rules?
A. Trainee, Intermediate, Advanced
B. Novice, General, Master
C. one single class
D. Apprentice and Advanced

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B

45
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What requirements to initially obtain a wildlife rehabilitation permit are common to all three classes of permits?
A. be at least 18 years of age
B. pass a written examination for the particular class of permit
C. have adequate animal care and treatment facilities
D. have at least one year experience assisting another wildlife rehabilitator
E. have a licensed veterinary consultant
F. A, B, C, and E
G. all of the aove

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F

46
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What are the unique requirements for obtaining a novice permit?
A. having a licensed veterinary consultant
B. having a Master permit holder as a mentor
C. have a reasonable experience and skills at handling and caring for animals
D. pass a written exam
E. B and C
D. all of the above

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E

47
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There are certain privileges allowed under all 3 classes of DNR wildlife rehabilitation permits. What are the privileges common to all 3 permit classes?
A. possession of any wild animalfor up to 48 hours for purposes of transporting to another rehabilitator, or to a licensed veterinarian
B. provide emergency care of certain animals, as authorized in the permit, prior to transport to another rehabilitator, or to a licensed veterinarian
C. designation of in shelter assistants
D. all of the above

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D

48
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Novice class permit holders may possess for rehabilitation:
A. healthy orphaned animals only
B. healthy orphaned and sick animals
C. healthy orphaned and injured animals
D. healthy orphaned, sick, and injured animals

A

A

49
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Novice class permit holders may rehabilitate healthy orphaned endangered and threatened species as designated on their permit.

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False

50
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Which healthy orphaned birds may be possessed by novice class permit holders for rehabilitation?
A. all species of birds
B. small birds and raptors (hawks and owls)
C. songbirds only
D. all species of birds not endangered or threatened, except for those of the order Falconiformes (hawks, eagles, harriers, osprey and falcons) or of the order Strigiformes (owls)

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D

51
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Which healthy orphaned mammals may be possessed by Novice class permit holders for rehabilitation?
A. any species of mammals
B. any species of mammals except deer
C. only species of the order Lagomorpha (rabbits and hares) and the order Rodentia (squirrels, pocket gophers, rats, mice, etc.)
D. only species of the order Lagomorpha (rabbits and hares)

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C

52
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Regarding receipt of animals, wildlife rehabilitation permit holders may:
A. themselves capture orphaned, sick or injured animals in Minnesota
B. accept animals brought to them by Minnesota residents
C. import animals from other states
D. receive animals from other Minnesota rehabilitators
E. A, B, and D
F. all of the above

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E

53
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Your animal caging and care facilities are maintained in a small shed and pens behind your house. From time to time your children bring in the neighborhood kids to look at the animals undergoing rehabilitation and sometimes watch while animals are being fed. As long as the kids don’t handle the animals, there is nothing wrong with this situation.

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False

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A person brings an orphaned cottontail to your door. The young rabbit’s mother was killed by a car. It is acceptable for you to require that the person pay $5 to partially cover the cost of your caring for the rabbit and getting it to the point where it can be released.

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False

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What are the reuirements reguarding Novice class permittees having a Master class permit holder as a mentor?
A. a Mastor class mentor must be identified before the Novice permit will be issued
B. a Master class mentor must be identified before a Novice permit can be renewed
C. a Novice must have a Master class mentor for as long as they are a Novice
D. there is no need for a Novice to have a mentor after 3 years
E. A, B and C
F. all of the above

A

E

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Which of the following pertains to wildlife rehabilitation permit holders having veterinary consultants?
A. a condition of all three classes of wildlife rehabilitation permits is that the permitee have a licensed veterinarian who has agreed to serve as a consultant to the rehabilitator on matters pertaining to the emedical aspects of animal care and treatment
B. it is the responsibility of the permit holder to arrange for his/her own veterinary consultant
C. veterinarians are required to serve as consultants to wildlife rehabilitators if asked
D. the DNR will verify that the permit olders have made arrangements with a veterinarian
E. veterinarians may charge a fee for services rendered to permit holders
F. A, B, D, and E
G. all of the above

A

F

57
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Veterinarians are not required to have a DNR wildlife rehabilitation permit to consult with rehabilitation permit holders, to advise permittees on care and treatment of animals, or to undertake various treatments of animals undergoing rehabilitation.

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True

58
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Under Minnesota’s Endangered Species statute, there are three designations that may be applied to rare animals regarding their relative scarcity and the perceived threat to their continued survival in the state: endangered, threatened, and special concern. Novice class permit holders are allowed to possess for rehabilitation healthy orphaned animals from which of these three groups?
A. endangered, threatened, and special concern
B. none of the three groups
C. threatened and special concern
D. special concern

A

C

59
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Both state DNR and federal U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service permits are needed to rehabilitate any animal in Minnesota.

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False

60
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A DNR wildlife rehabilitation permit is legal for possession, transport, and rehabilitation of migratory birds even though the permittee does not have a federal rehabilitation permit.

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False

61
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Of the following, which is true regarding local (city, township) control (or lack of control) over possession of wild animals by individuals who have DNR wildlife rehabilitation permits?
A. authority granted in a DNR wildlife rehabilitation permit supercedes local ordinances, rules or regulations pertaining to possession of wild animals
B. local ordinances, rules or regulations may prohibit, or place restrictions or conditions on possession of wild animals that take precedence over authority granted for possession of wild animals by a DNR permit
C. regardless of any local ordinances, rules or regulations, wildlife rehabilitation permit holders need only to notify their local unit of government that they have a DNR permit and can then proceed to carry out activities authorized by their permit
D. DNR rules require that permit holders notify their local unit of government that they are in possession of the permit and the intentions to undertake wildlife rehabilitation.

A

B

62
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A salvage permit is required to obtain and use the remains of dead animals for educational purposes.

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True

63
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Which of the following is true regarding record keeping pertaining to your wildlife rehabilitation activities?
A. report forms are furnished by the DNR
B. permit holders may devise their own forms and use them as their official facility report form instead of the DNR forms
C. a copy of each year’s record must be submitted to the DNR by January 31 of the following year
D. permit holders are required to retain records for three calender years
E. permittees may devise their own coding for entering data on the DNR forms
F. the DNR automatically sends all permit holders a new batch of report forms each year
G. A, C and D
H. all of the above

A

G

64
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A wildlife rehabilitator is required to submit an annual report of all animals handled to the DNR and, if handling migratory birds or a federally endangered or threatened species, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

A

True

65
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Important information to document if available, upon receipt of any wild animal should include:
A. name, address and phone number of person who found the animal
B. when and where the animal was found
C. cause of injury and what food or treatment has been given
D. whether anyone was bitten or scratched by the animal
E. all of the above

A

E

66
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Important data to record about each animal admitted to your wildlife rehabilitation facility should include all of the following:
A. date admitted
B. species
C. gender and age (infant, juvenile, adult), although this may not be possible for some species
D. admittance weight and body condition (emaciated, thin, good, excellent)
E. all of the above should be recorded

A

E

67
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Written information collected by wildlife rehabilitators should include which of the following:
a. admittance data: background
information on the animal
b. physical exam information
c. treatments and daily observations
d. resolution/outcome
e. all of the above

A

E

68
Q

It is important to check and record the body weight of every animal under the wildlife rehabilitator’s care on a regular basis in order to verify significant changes in body condition.

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True

69
Q

Written records collected by wildlife rehabilitators can be compiled and analyzed to increase the knowledge and experience of wildlife rehabilitation as a whole.

A

True

70
Q

Eggs are not protected and thus need no documentation if turned in to your wildlife rehabilitation facility.

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False

71
Q

Common terms used to describe the final outcome of wildlife rehabilitation cases include:
a. DOA (dead on arrival) and DIC (died in care/cage)
b. EOA (euthanized on arrival) and E (euthanized)
c. T (transferred)
d. R (released)
e. all of the above

A

E

72
Q

Important information to record concerning a banded mallard duck would include:

a. information on band and type of band
b. where the animal was found, by whom and whether or not the animal was dead or euthanized
c. whether the band was causing a medicalproblem as determined by a veterinarian
d. whether the animal was released and where
e. all of the above

A

E

73
Q

Banded pigeons are often domestic birds who might be traced to their owners through local pigeon clubs.

A

True

74
Q

The sequence of steps to initially obtain a
DNR wildlife rehabilitation permit are:

a. (1) properly complete and submit the permit application form; (2) pass a written examination; (3) pass a facilities inspection
b. (1) pass a facilities inspection; (2) properly complete and submit the permit application form; (3) pass a written examination
c. (1) pass a written examination; (2) . properly complete and submit the permit application form; and (3) pass a facilities inspection

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C

75
Q

Within the DNR, which of the following is the principal contact regarding wildlife rehabilitation?

a. regional wildlife managers
b. area wildlife managers
c. regional nongame wildlife specialists
d. the Section of Wildlife central office personnel

A

C

76
Q

The DNR can provide you with the names of Master class permittees who may be willing to serve as mentors for Novice permit holders and also the names of potential licensed veterinary consultants.

A

False

77
Q

DNR wildlife rehabilitation rules impose minimum cage size requirements for various animals undergoing rehabilitation.

A

False

78
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DNR wildlife rehabilitation permits list various conditions that control rehabilitation activities. These conditions contain all of the requirements and restrictions that must be adhered to by permit holders.

A

False

79
Q

Novice class permit holders must retake the written examination in order to renew their permit.

A

False

80
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Which of the following is the most important condition(s) that must be met for permit renewal?

a. maintenance of animal well-being through the practice of good husbandry
b. reporting of rehabilitation activities
c. demonstrating ongoing rehabilitation activities ·
d. successful completion of continuing education activities
e. maintenance of satisfactory housing and animal care facilities
f. a, b, d, and e
g. d and e
h. all of the above

A

H

81
Q

Which of the following is true regarding
continuing education requirements for renewing a Novice, General or Master wildlife rehabilitation permit?

a. continuing education may be completed at any time between the date the permit is issued and the date it expires
b. carryover of continuing education credits from one permit period to the next is allowed
c. to obtain continuing education credits, attendance at and/or participation in a
least one organized, formal conference, symposium or training session designed for wildlife rehabilitators is required
d. examples of acceptable continuing education include current membership in a national or state rehabilitation organization
e. a, c, and d
f. all of the above

A

E

82
Q

DNR rules governing wildlife rehabilitation have provisions for granting variances to persons who have legitimate reasons for not being able to meet the continuing education requirements for permit renewal.

A

True

83
Q

Advancement to a higher class of rehabilitation permit (e.g. from Novice to General or from General to Master) requires passing a written examination for the higher class.

A

True

84
Q

What is the minimum length of time someone must be a Novice class permit holder before he/she is eligible for advancement to the General class level?
a. 1 year
b. 2 years
c. 3 years
d. no minimum length of time

A

B

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