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9/27/2019 1 BY: AMELIA VALENTE So you found an orphaned or injured wild animal, what to do next! 1 Overview About Myself. What is Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation. What to do when you find an orphaned or injured wild animal. How to become more involved. 2 About Me 3 4-H member, Monmouth County:1996-2010 Delaware Valley University: Class of 2014 Bachelors of Science: Conservation Wildlife and Management New Jersey Wildlife Rehabilitation Staff: 2012-Present Elmwood Park Zoo Nutritional Team: 2012-2015 Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, Mammal Keeper: 2015-2016 Monmouth County 4-H Staff: 2016-Present Saint Francis University: Class of 2020 Masters: Organizational Development
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AMELIA VALENTE
So you found an orphaned or injured wild animal,
what to do next!1
Overview
About Myself.
What is Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation.
What to do when you find an orphaned or injured wild animal.
How to become more involved.
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About Me3
4-H member, Monmouth County:1996-2010
Delaware Valley University: Class of 2014
Bachelors of Science: Conservation Wildlife and Management
New Jersey Wildlife Rehabilitation Staff: 2012-Present
Elmwood Park Zoo Nutritional Team: 2012-2015
Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, Mammal Keeper: 2015-2016
Monmouth County 4-H Staff: 2016-Present
Saint Francis University: Class of 2020
Masters: Organizational Development
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About Me4
Wildlife Rehabilitation 5
The goal of wildlife rehabilitation is to provide professional care to sick, injured, and orphaned wild animals so ultimately they can be returned to their natural habitat.
So you found a baby wild animal!6
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When to call7
When To Act: Signs Of Distress-The baby is crying in a high pitched scream.
-The nest is flooded and/or destroyed.
-There are other dead babies around the nest.
-The mother is dead.
-Place string or yarn over the nest in a tic tac toe pattern.
-Check the pattern, if disturbed the mother rabbit is returning to the nest.
-The baby’s eyes are closed and it is out of the nest
-The baby is wet and/or cold.
-There are flies around the baby.
Common Instructions:8
1) Call a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. A professional will be able to recognize if the animal is in distress or not.
2) DO NOT FEED A WILD ANIMAL – providing the wrong type of food or drink could cause serious harm.
3)If it is necessary to move an injured/abandoned animal:a. Wear gloves when handling wildlife.b. Put the baby in a secure box or pet carrier.c. Provide a heat source for warm-blooded animals (a soda bottle filled with hot water put in a sock, or a sock filled with rice and heated till warm in the microwave are good sources of heat).d. Provide a blanket or towel to snuggle and hide under.e. Keep rescued animals in a dark and quiet place away from pets and children.
NJ Wildlife Rehabilitation Co-op
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https://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/pdf/rehab_list.pdf
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Why you shouldn’t care for the animal on your own
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Why you shouldn’t keep the animal as a pet
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Making an animal transport box12
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Making an animal transport box13
When an animal arrives to the center14
When an animal arrives to the center15
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When an animal arrives to the center16
Be creative!17
Rabbit Nest18
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Protecting a nest19
http://www.indianahrs.org/rabbit-care/wild-rabbits.aspx
Protecting a nest20
When is a fawn in trouble?21
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When is a fawn in trouble?22
Transporting a fawn23
The story of Erik24
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Always check your car!25
A baby squirrel fell from its nest!26
https://www.torontowildlifecentre.com/wildlife-emergency-rescue-hotline/how-to-help-orphaned-baby-wild-animals/baby-squirrels/found-on-the-ground/
A baby squirrel fell from its nest!27
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A baby squirrel fell from its nest!28
I’ve been instructed to keep the baby overnight
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Bird Rehabilitation30
http://theraptortrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/ENGLISH-BIRD-RESCUE-FLYER-2.23.2017.pdf
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How to Rescue Birds31
1. Prepare a container. 2. Wear gloves and googles3. Cover bird with a light sheet or towel.4. Carefully pick bird up and place into the prepared container.5. Securely close the box, use tape. Make sure there are air holes!6. Keep bird warm: Place one end/half of the container on a heat pad set on
“LOW”. DO NOT set it higher or you can overheat and kill the bird. Or fill a ziplock bag or plastic container with a secure lid or rubber glove with hot water. Wrap in a cloth and place near bird. Make sure it can’t leak or bird will get wet and chilled.
7. Note exactly where the bird was found. This is important for the return.8. Place the bird in a warm, dark quiet area. Do not give food or water (unless you
are specifically instructed by a wildlife rehabilitator) Leave the bird alone—do not handle or disturb. Keep children and pets away.
9. Contact a wildlife rehabilitator immediately. Keep bird in container, do not let loose in home
http://theraptortrust.org/
Is the baby bird 32
The Bird Olfactory System33
https://web.stanford.edu/group/stanfordbirds/text/essays/Avian_Sense.html
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A tortoise or turtle is crossing the road34
Always keep them moving in the same direction that they were headed. Do not try to make them change course, as they have a destination in mind and will simply try to cross the road again if placed back where they started from. Once they’re safe on the other side, leave them alone.
Don’t relocate turtles to new areas, even if you think their current location is odd (unless it is obviously hazardous, such as a busy parking lot). Moving them to an unfamiliar location can subject them to foreign diseases and parasites that they lack a natural immunity to, so that should be avoided.
A tortoise or turtle is crossing the road35
https://www.matts-turtles.org/helping-turtles-cross-roads.html
A tortoise or turtle is crossing the road36
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When to help37
There is a seal on the beach! Is it ok?38
https://mmsc.org/
There is a seal on the beach! Is it ok?39
https://mmsc.org/
The public must stay at least 150 feet away from the seals, which look cute but will deliver a sharp bite if scared.
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There is a seal on the beach! Is it ok?
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https://www.greateratlantic.fisheries.noaa.gov/protected/mmp/viewing/guidelines/seal/seal_viewing_guidelines_card_ac.pdf
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Volunteering at a Wildlife Rehab
Wildlife Rehabilitation
Usually require ages 18 and up.
If working with Rabies Vector Species- will need vaccination.
Provide current tetanus vaccination.
Complete an online application and interview.
https://www.nwrawildlife.org/page/FAQ_Volunteer
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Volunteering at a Wildlife Rehab
https://www.nwrawildlife.org/page/FAQ_Volunteer
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Volunteering at a Wildlife Rehab44
https://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/pdf/rehab_list.pdf
Pre Exposure Rabies Vaccination
https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/OIDEOR/CZVBD/Shared%20Documents/PreExposure_Information_DHMH_4157.pdf
https://www.avma.org/KB/Resources/Reference/Pages/Rabies-pre-exposure-vaccination-titers-veterinarians.aspx
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Benefits to Volunteering with Animals
Insight to the field of interest.
Develop practical skills.
Improve resume.
Position yourself for a future job.
Build a network of professionals.
Make new friends.
Strengthen the community.
Feel great doing something for the good!
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What to consider before volunteering
Time Commitment.
Training Requirements.
Weather Conditions.
Physical toll.
Animal Behavior.
Accident and Injury Policy.
Noise Levels.
Volunteer Overload.
Heartbreak.
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Types of Responsibilities
Animal Care VolunteerLaundryCleaning cages and enclosuresFeedingEnrichmentAnimal transportAnswering animal related phone callsAssisting with medical treatment and examinationsAnimal rescueRelease
Administration VolunteerData entryFilingMailingsGrant writingStaff, volunteer, and educational program schedulingFundraising
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Thank you! Questions?49
