{"product_id":"wildlife-search-and-rescue-9780470655108","title":"Wildlife Search and Rescue","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRescuing 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. \u003ci\u003eWildlife Search and Rescue\u003c\/i\u003e 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 and initial aid. \u003ci\u003eWildlife Search and Rescue\u003c\/i\u003e is a must have for anyone interested in knowing what to do when they are face to face with a wild animal in need, or for anyone involved in animal rescue. While the book focuses on wildlife native to North America, much of the information and many of the techniques are applicable to other species, including domestic dogs and cats.  \u003cp\u003eVisit \u003ca href\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Wildlife Search and Rescue: A Guide for First Responders is a compact and practical introduction to the considerations and practicalities of wildlife capture . . . I would suggest this text as a companion to the BSAVA Wildlife Manual which provides complementary and more in-depth information on a number of British wildlife species.”  (\u003ci\u003eAnimal Welfare\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 November 2012)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“It will also prove useful for students looking at applied ecology scenarios. And, even for a plant ecologist like me, it is a very good, fascinating read.”  (\u003ci\u003eBritish Ecological Society Bulletin\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 August 2012)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword Jay Holcomb xiii  \u003cp\u003ePreface xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Overview of wildlife rescue 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Characterizing wildlife search and rescue 3\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Laws and regulations governing wildlife rescue in the USA 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Code of practice 10\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 The components of wildlife search and rescue 11\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHuman safety 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironmental hazards 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHuman factor hazards 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEquipment hazards 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHealth risks 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eZoonotic diseases 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBacterial infections 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFungal infections 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eViruses 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eParasites 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal protective equipment 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtection from hazardous materials 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic safety and preparedness guidelines 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOperational risk management 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOutfitting 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe welfare of the animal 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding stress 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMinimizing stress during rescue operations 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePotential for success 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe mindset of the hunter and the hunted 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe importance of natural history 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe fundamentals of the search 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe fundamentals of the capture 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Anatomy of a response team 52\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Overview of wildlife capture equipment 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe towel 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHerding boards 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNets and netting 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe hoop net 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe open-ended hoop net 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe throw net 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLand seine 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMechanical nets 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActive land seine 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe bow net and Q-net 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe whoosh net 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDriving, funnel, and walk-in traps 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe dho-gaza 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDrop traps 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCage traps 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProjectile-powered nets 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLures 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCatchpole 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Capture, handling, and confinement of wild birds 71\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechniques for capturing wild birds 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnticing wild birds using lures 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Bartos trap 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSnare-type traps 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBal-chatri 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe phai trap 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNoose carpets 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe single snare 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeg snare pole 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSwan hook 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePit traps 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMist nets 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn the water 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFloating gill nets 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFloating barriers and submersible pens 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpotlighting 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial circumstances and particular methods 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHummingbirds 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLoons (Gaviiformes) 93\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrebes (Podicipediformes) 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRails and coots (Rallidae) 94\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCormorants (Phalacrocoracidae) 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWaders 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlcids 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBirds trapped in structures 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHummingbirds in skylights 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWindow strikes 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDucklings in a pool 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBirds entangled in fishing tackle 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRodenticide poisoning 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShot through with a projectile 105\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlue traps 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvian botulism 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLead poisoning 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDomoic acid poisoning (DAP) 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e‘‘Sea slime’’ 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOil and petroleum products 113\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHandling and restraint of wild birds 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcessing from nets and housing 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShort-term and temporary housing for wild birds 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Capture, handling, and confinement of land mammals 130\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechniques for capturing wild mammals 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChemical immobilization 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpecial circumstances and particular methods 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmall rodents 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLarge rodents, porcupines, beaver 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLagomorphs, rabbits and hares 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eXenarthrans, anteaters, armadillos 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkunks 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCanids 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeer 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical restraint of land mammals 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBats 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmall rodents 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalpids, moles and relatives 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSquirrels 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOpossums 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePorcupines 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLagomorphs, rabbits and hares 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSmall and medium-sized carnvores 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMustelids, badger, otter, weasels 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSkunks 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCoyotes and foxes 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFelids 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcessing mammals from nets and cages 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTemporary confinement of land mammals 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Capture and handling of reptiles and amphibians 145\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Marine mammal rescue 146\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRescuing seals and sea lions 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYoung seals and sea lions 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoop nets 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModified open-ended hoop net 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWraps, slings, and stretchers 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe towel wrap 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFlat webbing cargo net 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe floating net 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePhysical restraint of seals and sea lions 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfinement and transport of pinnipeds 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCetaceans 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Basic wildlife first aid and stabilization 158\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerforming a cursory physical examination 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBleeding 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDehydration 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFluid therapy 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOral fluid administration (mammals) 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOral fluid administration (birds) 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSubcutaneous injections 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreating hypothermia 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTreating Hyperthermia 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBasic wound care 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStabilizing fractures 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRobert Jones bandage 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFigure-eight wrap 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBird body wrap 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe ball bandage 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Transporting wildlife 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e14 Field euthanasia 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e15 Life, liberty, and euthanasia 182\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e16 Rescuing baby birds and land mammals 184\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e17 Reuniting, re-nesting, and wild-fostering 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReturning altricial chicks to the wild 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReturning precocial chicks to the wild 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReturning baby mammals to the wild 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNutritional support 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e18 Offering public service 200\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublic relations and the art of shapeshifting 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContracting with municipalities 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 1 Ready packs 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 2 Wildlife observation form 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 3 Wildlife trauma equipment and supplies 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 4 Instructions for tying nooses 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix 5 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