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Cargando... Animal Hospital: Rescuing Urban Wildlifepor Julia Coey
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Inscríbete en LibraryThing para averiguar si este libro te gustará. Actualmente no hay Conversaciones sobre este libro. This book takes readers behind the scenes, rehabilitating wild animals. With plenty of pictures and case studies with a variety of animals, this book does a wonderful job of showing all of the hard work that goes into saving injured wildlife. It also provides a lot of food for thought about how we humans have creative a hazardous environment for the other animals around us. And, of course, it also provides tips on how you can help -- whether it's planting wildflowers or recognizing if a bird needs help or perhaps is just a fledgling. Wonderful for anyone who loves animals and/or is interested in veterinary sciences. ( ) Anybody who likes adorable pictures of baby animals and those who want to help wildlife will want to read this book. So, basically, everybody. This book walks readers through daily life in an animal rehabilitation center and talks about how animals are assessed, cared for and released. It also explains why a rehabilitation center is needed and includes practical ways kids and adults can get involved in helping animals from correct treatment of possibly injured animals to not damaging habitats or releasing animals into strange places. The text is not too dense and includes many sections on the stories of different animals, dealing with common animal rescues like rabbits and baby birds, and how animals are housed and released. Verdict: This is a great overview for urban and suburban wildlife and kids and adults will enjoy being introduced to the subject. Recommended. ISBN: 9781770855724; Published 2015 by Firefly; Borrowed from another library in my consortium sin reseñas | añadir una reseña
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Our cities are already filled with a huge variety of wildlife. As urban areas expand, they impinge on the natural habitats of animals that would not otherwise find themselves in an urban setting, including birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians, as well as rare, threatened and even endangered wildlife. Animal Hospital describes how injured and orphaned wild animals are rehabilitated and cared for after being rescued from perilous situations. It follows the activities of an urban animal rescue facility and the efforts of the trained professionals that rescue, treat, rehabilitate and release the animals. Kids will learn about the amazing wild animals that they may encounter in their neighborhoods, even the most recognizable have fascinating traits. They will get tips on how to protect and support urban wildlife, and learn what to do if they encounter an animal that needs help. There are exciting real-life stories about rescued animals with photographs that give readers an up-close look. While including animals in North America, Animal Hospital also describes international efforts that encourage conservation and awareness. This is a valuable title in the classroom and an exciting and inspiring choice for any youngster. No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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