Annual intake trends of a large urban animal rehabilitation centre in South Africa: a case study
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| Category | Journal Articles |
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| Abstract |
Each year, worldwide, large numbers of wild animals are taken to rehabilitation centres for treatment, care and release. Although analysis of intake records may provide valuable insight into the threats and impacts to wildlife, there are few such published reports. Four years of intake records from a large urban rehabilitation centre in South Africa were examined for trends. Animal intake rate was high (2,701 [+or-94] per annum). Most of the intake (90 |
| Date | 2010 |
| Publication Title | Animal Welfare |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 501-513 |
| ISBN/ISSN | 0962-7286 |
| Language | English |
| Author Address | School of Biological and Conservation Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, P/Bag X01, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg 3209, South Africa. Downs@ukzn.ac.za kirstenwimberger@yahoo.com |
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