Practical Wildlife Care, 2nd Edition

Practical Wildlife Care, 2nd Edition

Written by Les Stocker, this practical guide provides essential advice on the care and rehabilitation of injured and orphaned wildlife. Covering birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians, it explains handling, first aid, feeding, rearing, and release techniques. The second edition includes expanded guidance on species such as badgers, otters, and hedgehogs, as well as information on non-native wildlife and zoonotic diseases.

Key Features:

• Provides practical guidance on wildlife care and rehabilitation
• Covers birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians
• Explains safe wildlife handling and first-aid procedures
• Offers advice on feeding and caring for injured animals
• Describes techniques for rearing orphaned mammals and birds
• Provides guidance on preparing wildlife for release
• Includes expanded information on badgers, otters, and hedgehogs
• Discusses non-native species found in the British countryside
• Highlights zoonotic diseases and related health risks
• Uses colour photographs to support wildlife management and care techniques