Wildlife Intro

Question 1

What are the 4 federal statues for protection and permits?

Answer 1

Migratory bird treaty act, eagle protection act, endanger species act, wild bird conservation act

Question 2

What are the three species that are not protected by the migratory bird treaty act?

Answer 2

House sparrow, pigeon/rock dove, starlings

Question 3

What two species of eagles are additionally protected by the eagle protection act?

Answer 3

Bald and Golden eagles

Question 4

Which act ensures the exotic bird species are not harmed by international trade and encourages wild bird conservation programs in countries of origin?

Answer 4

Wild bird conservation act

Question 5

How many hours are you allowed to do emergency treatment on a wild animal before reporting it?

Answer 5

24-48 hours

Question 6

(T/F) The definition of wildlife rehabilitation is the treatment and temporary care of injured, diseased, and/or displaced indigenous wildlife species, and the subsequent return of healthy individuals to appropriate habitats int he wild.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

What are the 6 steps of rehabilitation process in wildlife?

Answer 7

Evaluation, Triage, medical and surgical managment, convalescence, rehabilitation, release

Question 8

What is the first and most important precaution when handling wildlife species?

Answer 8

Safety first

Question 9

If a client has a wild pet what should be the two things to do?

Answer 9

Proper education and training

Question 10

What is the most important step in the rehabilitation process?

Answer 10

Evaluation