#4: Dr. Rob Adamski - Wildlife Rehab: The Good, The Sad, and the Toxic

Wildlife Veterinarian Dr. Rob Adamski shares his stories and experiences from the world of wildlife rehabilitation. For example, what happens if a wild animal accidentally eats something highly toxic like lead or rat poison? What’s the difference between a wildlife rescue and a kidnapping? And how can wildlife rehabilitation centers contribute to wildlife health and conservation on a population level- in addition to treating animals on an individual basis?

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Episode Notes

 

To learn more about wildlife rehabilitation and how to get involved, visit the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association (NWRA): https://www.nwrawildlife.org/page/Careers_EnterField

 

 

For More Info on Lead Poisoning in Wildlife:

 

Lead Toxicity: A Threat to Wildlife

 

 

Lead Contamination in Wildlife

 

   

For More Info on Rodenticide Toxicity in Wildlife:

 

Cornell Wildlife Health Lab- Rodenticide Toxicity

 

 

 

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