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Wildlife Rehabilitation

Wildlife Rehabilitation. By Rebecca Schulze. What is a Wildlife Rehabilitator?. Person who takes in orphaned and injured wildlife Cares for them until healthy enough to release back into the wild Is regulated by state and federal wildlife agencies

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Wildlife Rehabilitation

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  1. Wildlife Rehabilitation By Rebecca Schulze

  2. What is a Wildlife Rehabilitator? Person who takes in orphaned and injured wildlife Cares for them until healthy enough to release back into the wild Is regulated by state and federal wildlife agencies Educate others on wildlife and how to protect them Nonprofit

  3. Is wildlife rehabilitation needed? A proper place to send wildlife hurt or orphaned Wildlife a second chance Help with endangered and threatened species Assist in the monitoring of disease Teaches people to co-exist with wildlife

  4. To become a wildlife rehabilitator Written application Take an exam with score at least an 80% Verbal interview Inspection of facility Getting all required permits and licenses Letter from sponsoring veterinarian and wildlife rehabilitator

  5. Facilities Must be separate from humans and domestic animals Indoor and outdoor cages Lockable doors Food preparation space Storage space Running water, electric, and telephone Enclosures must be appropriate for animals at the facility

  6. Enclosures • Buildings depend on what will be living in the enclosure • Birds: flight pens • Rabies Vector Species: unable to dig out, double wire, signs • Water for swimming • Adults or juvenile animal

  7. Permits and Licenses • Vary depending on state • In Pennsylvania • Rehabilitation permit • Capture and transport permit • Educational use of rehabilitation wildlife permit • Endangered, threatened, or Rabies Vector Species certification • Migratory birds-must have a US Fish and Wildlife Service Permit

  8. Is wildlife rehab worth it? Gives wildlife a second chance to live Watch health of animal populations in their area Education of their communities on wildlife Shows others that people are concerned with wildlife health and welfare

  9. Do the released wildlife survive? • “We have seen many animals released here that have gone on to produce young and live normal lives for many years.” – Angie Colarusso Hard to know- can’t tag or radio collar when releasing • Advantages • Vaccinations-build an immunity • Proper diet and worming-fat storage • Disadvantages • Lacking survival skills

  10. Questions? “If done correctly, wildlife rehab can actually produce a healthier start than most would receive in the wild”- Angie Colarusso *All Pictures provided by Angie Colarusso.

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