Animal RIGHTS Wild Animal Rehabilitation Jessie Alkire Checkerboard Library An imprint of abdo publishing abdopublishing.com
what is wild animal rehabilitation
Have you ever come across a baby bird that had fallen from its nest Or maybe you’ve discovered a deer that appeared to be injured Animals large and small run into trouble every day Humans often want to help But most people are not equipped to care for a wild animal This is a job for wild animal rehabilitators Rehabilitation or rehab is the process of bringing something back to a normal healthy condition Wild animal rehab is providing care to sick injured or orphaned wildlife reh Rehabilitators know the proper way to transport and care for Reh these animals The rehabilitators also work with veterinarians the to t to treat animal injuries and illnesses Rehabilitated animals are not tamed or domesticated Once the animals are healthy are they are returned to their natural habitats the Wild animal rehabilitators can operate as ind ific individuals or organizations Some focus on specific spe species such as raptors and other birds Others will will take in any animals in need They often help protect and preserve endangered species pro
