Hand-Rearing Wild and Domestic Mammals by Laurie Gage, DVM.  This book is a practical guide to the hand-rearing of many common companion, farm, zoo and wild mammals.  Experienced experts describe methods of rearing healthy your from birth to weaning, including species-specific instructions and pertinent information about formulas, specialized equipment and expected weight gains.  384 pgs, Hardcover, ©2002, $74.50.
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Raccoons: A Natural History written by Samuel Zeveloff and illustrated by Elizabeth Dewitte. Finally a new raccoon book! Just published with all the usual chapters on the origins of the species, distribution and subspecies, social organization, family structure, reproduction and development, management, mortality and disease. But the fun starts really with the chapter introducing the masked bandit where their many characteristics are introduced, including folklore and early history with man. Additionally, the Form and Function chapter is goes through their physical characteristics from head to toe and is full of interesting information on their abilities including an interesting map of sensory communication between the various parts of their paw and the tactile receiving area in their brain. The volume is peppered with raccoon black and white photos and pen and ink drawings. There are references for each chapter, a plus. 200 pp. 9" x 6", paperback, indexed, ©2002. $19.50
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The Sibley Guide to Birds written and illustrated by David Allen Sibley. This is the latest in bird guide books. It has all the usual features such as range maps, vital statistics including body weights, voice, and habitat. It also has excellent drawings including juvenile, adult breeding and non-breeding drawings and in flight drawings. This is a must for rehabbers, especially those doing intake or rescues. So much color at such a bargain price. 544 pp. 9.75" x 7.25", paperback, indexed, ©2000. $35.50
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Bird Brains:  The Intelligence of Crows, Ravens, Magpies and Jays by Candace Savage is beautiful enough to be a 'coffee table' book, however in addition to the many gorgeous photos of corvids worldwide, there is a lot of information on how these birds operate in the natural world.  Besides exploring intelligence and memory, this book includes information on cultural impacts corvids have had on mankind.   134 pp. 10" x 10", paperback, indexed ©1995.  $23.50
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Beavers:  A Wildlife Handbook by Kim Long.  We have all been waiting for a good natural history book on beavers and Kim Long has done yet another species profile that rehabilitators will want.  As with his other natural history books, this one includes folklore from Native Americans including the native words for beaver in many languages.  For those doing environmental education, this book is rich with material.  For the rehabber, we have excellent drawings of beaver anatomy, excellent comparisons and drawings of closely related species like Nutria, Muskrat as well as the "unbeaver”, Aplodontia.  This book is a solid source or information on reproduction, food, communications, predators, locomotion, survival skills, and territory.  Along with those chapters, there is one on beaver diseases and parasites.  For the conservationist, it includes information on the history of beaver skin trade, ecology of beaver ponds, beaver control, and species restoration.  182 pages, 5.5” x 7”, paperback, referenced, indexed, ©2000. $16.50
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The Hummingbird Wheel by Texas Parks and Wildlife Nongame and Urban Program. This 10" cardboard wheel has excellent color drawings of all the species of hummingbirds found in North America. Each species has an concise identification description along with range. On the back of the wheel is information on occasional visiting species, feeding hummers, and fun facts on natural history, anatomy and physiology of these tiny birds. $13.50
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The American Robin by Roland H. Wauer. For the serious songbird rehabilitator and other bird lovers. This book has physiological date (weights, measurements, body temperature) and a lot of natural history information. It is organized with chapters on robin facts and fiction, description, distribution, behavior, life history, enemies and threats. Additionally it has chapters on other North American Thrushes and inviting thrushes to your home. 93 pages, color photos, 9.25" x 5.75", hardback, referenced, no index ©1999. $19.00
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Owls: A Wildlife Handbook by Kim Long. For the price, you can’t go wrong on this pocketbook profile of North American Owls. Each of 19 species has a beautiful watercolor portrait accompanied by concise vital statistics including range (with map), measurements, habitat, habits, calls, etc. Additionally, there are chapters on owl lore, superstitions, owl names, evolution, anatomy, senses (sight, hearing), diet, pellets, reproduction, nests, mortality and disease, calls, territory, migration, mobbing, endangered owl species, owl watching and making owl houses (complete with plans). The resources section includes written references, online references and organizations that deal with owl conservation and sell owl pellets. Whether you teach environmental education in the schools, rehabilitate owls, or just want to know all you can about these incredibly specialized birds, this is a "must have" book. This book has many pen and ink drawings that really add to its usefulness. 181 pages, watercolor drawings, 8" x 5.5", paperback, referenced, indexed ©1998. $16.50
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A Rabies, Lyme Disease, Hanta Virus and Other Animal-Borne Human Diseases in the United States and Canada by E. Lendell Cockrum, Ph.D. The topics include: the ABC's of safety first, natural history profiles of the main vector species of bats, rodents and rabbits of the United States and Canada, overview of the many zoonotic diseases including methods of transmission, special precautions that wildlife rehabilitators or others who may come in contact with wildlife should observe to avoid infection, normal animal behavior patterns, symptoms of disease in humans, and strategies to avoid contact with disease-bearing animals. This book has zoonotic disease overview of all the major viruses, rickettsia, bacterial, fungal and parasitic diseases in North America. It is written for people who have no special medical training and is well suited for the general public, especially those who venture outdoors. Wildlife rehabilitators will also find the information quite current and useful. 146 pages, 6"x 9", indexed, referenced, bound soft cover, © 1997. $15.50.
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American Wildlife & Plants: A Guide to Wildlife Food Habits by AlexanderMartin, Herbert Zim and Arnold Nelson is a 1951 book that provides a food source analysis by season for a over 1000 species of North American wildlife. The book lists specific plant and animal foods, gives an indication of their frequency as a diet item and an estimate of the percent of the diet a given item provides. A must for novice wildlife rehabilitators! 500 pp. 5.5" x 8.5" paper back, indexed, ©1951 (Currently Out of Print)

(The) Cardinal by June Osborne follows a year in the life of a Northern Cardinal. This is a portrait in natural history and provides much insight into the habits and survival skills of these birds. The text provides specific information on incubation, nesting, age of independence, brood parasitism, molts—all items of interest to the passerine rehabilitator. 128 pp. 17 color photos, map, line drawings. 5.5" x 9", paper back, no index, © 1992. (Currently Out of Print)

Effects of Oil on Wildlife: Research,Rehabilitation and General Concerns by Jan White, DVM and Lynne Frink Eds. This is the proceedings from the conference of the same name. This volume contains an array of biological overview and toxic effects review papers regarding the impact of oil on animals from manatees to seals. Several papers give recommendations for the future rehabilitation efforts based on information learned in the Exxon-Valdez oil spill. 210 pp. 8 1/2" x 11", paperback, no index, © 1991.  $15.50
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Hummingbirds: A Wildlife Handbook by Kim Long is a combination natural history/forklore and field guide with beautiful color drawings of the 15 species of hummingbirds that regularly inhabit the United States. This book is full of interesting information complete with drawings on the unique anatomy and physiology of hummingbirds. Other topics include: molting, torpor, albinos, diet, flight, migration, reproduction, nesting, predators, territory, lifespan & mortality and information for backyard birds wishing to attract them. The book also contains resource lists of products mentioned in the text and on-line resources for those wishing more information. 182 pp. 5.5" x 8", paperback, indexed, © 1997.  $16.50
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(The) Mockingbird by Robin Doughty is a natural history text that details the life cycle of the species. The book includes information on food and mating habits, nesting, song and mimicry, and habitat. 80 pp. 16 color photos, 5.75" x 9.25", paperback © 1988.  $10.50
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(The) North American Porcupine by Uldis Roze Ph.D. is a naturalist-style book that chronicles the annual cycle of these unique animals. The book contains information on Native American interactions and historical uses of porcupines, defense reactions, interesting anatomy, social structure, and parasites. The wildlife rehabilitator faced with a young orphan will find this book useful in providing the information needed to appropriately rear the animal (growth data, maternal care, estimated periods of lactation etc.). 261 pp. 6" x 9", paperback, indexed, © 1989.  Temporarily Out of Print

Squirrels: A Wildlife Handbook by Kim Long is a combination natural history/folklore and field guide. The book contains a detailed summary of vital statistics on the nine species found in the United States including color drawings of each species. Topics covered in the book include: evolution, climbing abilities, tracks, sounds, feeding habits, reproduction, pest problems, endangered squirrel species, migration, causes of mortality, myths and folklore. For those interested in attracting squirrels into their yards, drawings and instructions are given to make squirrel houses. 192 pp. 6" x 9", paperback, indexed, © 1995, $16.50.
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A Guide to the Nests, Eggs and Nestlings of North American Birds. 2nd Edition. written by Paul Baicich and Colin Harrison. This is a new edition of a "must have” book for avian rehabilitators. It gives you a basic anatomy of chicks, solid descriptions of nests, nestlings, and eggs. There are over 100 pen and ink drawings, 16 color plates of nestlings and color plates of 597 types of eggs that will help guide you in the proper identification of 669 breeding birds from the Arctic to the southern borders of the United States. This is a bargain for the price! Fully indexed and referenced. This 347 page is book 9” by 6”. ©1997. $35.50.
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Wildlife Rehabilitation Books & Charts

Identification of Giardia Cysts by Gary Averbeck. This 9" x 12" double-sided color laminated chart (10 photos) illustrates the giardia cyst and provides photos at various magnifications with handy pointers on identification. Other structures/oocysts often confused with giardia cysts are also illustrated (i.e., yeast body, sarcocystis, cryptosporidium etc.). The back side of the chart gives information on doing zinc sulfate flotation procedures, who to make the solutions, and differential features between giardia, yeast bodies, sarcocystis, and cryptosporidium. ©1998. $14.50
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Helminth Egg Types by Gary Averbeck.. This 8.5" x 14" double-sided color laminated chart (50 photos) illustrates the most commonly seen helminth egg types encountered in vertebrates. Organized by morphology they are: roundworms, pinworms, strongyles, larvated eggs, bipolar eggs, operculate eggs, and tapeworm. For wildlife rehabilitators, they feature acanthocephalans, balisascaris, syngamus trachea, capillaria, physalopteria, contracaecum, and flukes. A must for your wildlife center! © 1999. $16.50
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Raptor Parasites by Gary Averbeck. This 8.5 x 11" one-sided color laminated chart (27 photos) illustrates the helminth eggs and protozoan cysts observed in North American Raptors. This chart is invaluable for rehabilitators working with birds as well as raptors.© 1998. $14.50
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 Medical Mathematics & Dosage Calculations for Veterinary Professionals by Robert Bill, DVM. This is handy and useful pocket-sized reference for veterinary health care professionals (including wildlife rehabilitators) that covers math fundamentals, metric and non-metric conversions, dosing and concentration, IV drug infusion, and prescriptions. It provides step-by-step procedures for calculating dosages, drip rates for IV's including exercises using copies of actual medication labels from veterinary practices for students to practice calculating dosages accurately. 232 pp. 4.25 x 7.25", paperback, ©2000. $33.50
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MSDS Pocket Dictionary by Genium Publishing Corporation is an handy reference for any one working or volunteering in a veterinary hospital, rehabilitation center or at an oil spill.  As the authors say, knowing how to use an MSDS sheet can literally save your life.  While most of us think of them as boring, the dictionary points out that they are elegantly functional.  It covers basic questions like what is MSDS, format, how to read them, gives sample MSDS sheets for references, and then gives a dictionary of terms used in these sheets.  80pp  3.5" x 8.5", paperback © 2000.  $7.00
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Infectious Diseases of Wild Mammals, Third Ed. 
by Elizabeth Williams, DVM, and Ian Barker, DVM, Editors.  This is a brand new expanded version of the classic book used by wildlife veterinarians, rehabilitators, and biologists in North America.  It presents the latest in diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases in both free-ranging and captive wild mammals.  Concise presentation of information, plus photographs, make this book a must for the serious wildlife care provider.  776 pp.  7" x 10", Hardcover, indexed, © 2000 $107.00
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Parasitic Diseases of Wild Mammals, Second Ed.
by W.M. Samuel, Ph.D., and A. Alan Kocan, Ph.D.  Updated and expanded from the first edition in 1971, this book contains the most recent information on parasitic diseases of both captive and free-ranging mammals.  Again, this is a must for the serious wildlife care provider and will find it's way into the hands of veterinarians and biologists.   720 pp. 7" x10", Hardcover, indexed, © 2001(Currently Out of Print) $110.50
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New Edition! Veterinary Parasitology Reference Manual, 5^th Ed. by William J. Foreyt, Ph.D. This new updated edition provides easy access to pertinent information on parasite life cycles, location in host, zoonotic potential, current literature, diagnosis and treatment. The chapters are organized by animal host species that include laboratory animals, domestic animals, birds, reptiles, wildlife and marine animals. The manual includes step-by-step instructions for most common diagnostic procedures used in routine veterinary practice. This new edition has updated and enhanced references, information on new drugs, improved parasites of marine mammals section, and over 500 photographs and figures. 244 pp. 8 1/2 x 11" paperback, referenced, indexed, ©2001. $46.00
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A Field Guide to Common Animal Poisonings by Michael Murphy, DVM, Ph.D. is a handy field guide organized for quick reference at an affordable price. This new guide addresses prevalence of toxin exposure, treatment regimens, and provides poison summaries. It provides step-by-step instruction for treatments supplemented by information in easy-to-read tables. The book provides lists of additional resources, such as information about poison control centers and AAVLD accredited diagnostic laboratories. 352 pages, 6" x 9", spiral bound paperback, © 1996.  $38.50
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Bobcat Rehabilitation by P.C. Hanes, MS, Central Texas Wildlife Institute, Inc.  This species paper includes topics on natural history (description, habitat, natural diet, reproduction, gestation information, and development of young) and captive management (diet, housing, illnesses, parasites, restraint, and release).  Appendices include comparison of bobcat milk and substitute milk formulas, feeding charts by body weight, a dental eruption/aging chart, and a chart on physical development for this species.  21 pp., 8.5" x 11", paperback,  © 1998.  $16.00
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Captive Raptor Management Manual, 2nd Ed. by Alida Morzenti, MS of the California Raptor Center (University of California, Davis, CA). Topics included are: identification of western raptors, raptor terminology, maintenance and husbandry, performing health examinations, coping, feather imping, pellet formation, hoodmaking, taming, handling and hawk furniture making, housing and bathing, rehabilitation (i.e., role of natural history, use of creance, flightline, flight cages, falconry, rearing and surrogacy, habituation v.s. imprinting, and hacking) and release considerations. This book contains many excellent line drawings and excellent step-by-step instructions on hoods, braces, jesses and foot bracelet making, block and ring perch design. This is a very information dense book and is a good reflection of the authors twenty-five years of experience. It is not referenced but has suggested reading. There is no index. 124 pp. 8.5 " x 11", paperback. $28.00
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Current Review of Disinfectants Used in Wildlife Care by Jan White, DVM. This is a review paper that concisely summarizes commonly used disinfectants and basic cleaning procedures. Disinfectants included are: quaternary ammonium compounds (QAC's), phenols, gluteraldehyde, potassium peroxymonosultate, chlorines, iodines, biguanides, and alcohol. The paper has a glossary and is referenced. 10 pp. 8.5" x 11", paper © 1997. $7.00
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Hand Rearing Infant Tree Squirrels by P.C. Hanes, MS, Central Texas Wildlife Institute, Inc.  This is a well-researched paper and provides the wildlife rehabilitator with a solid foundation from which to rear baby tree squirrels.  From the natural history section which includes habitat, breeding, gestation information, aging characterisitcs, to the rehabilitation section which includes diet, fluid therapy, feeding charts for various formulas, caging, and release criteria.  This information packet has loads of tips and reflects the extensive experience of the author.  20pp., 8.5" x 11", paperback,
©1998. $16.00
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Injury and Illness in Tree Squirrels by P.C. Hanes, MS, Central Texas Wildlife Institute, Inc.  This very detailed and complete paper provides the wildlife rehabilitator with excellent descriptions of the major problems encountered, very specific protocols for management, and a nice section on prevention.  If you are rehabilitating tree squirrels, this is mandatory reading!   The appendices include drawings for the construction of hospital caging and brooder boxes as well as a glossary of terms used in the publication.  49 pp., 8.5" x 11", paperback, © 1998.  $28.50
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Opossum Orphan Care Training Manual by Paula Taylor, RN of the Opossum Society of the United States. This manual which has an accompanying video, is intended to guide new opossum rehabilitators through the rearing process. Topics covered include: responding to calls for help, initial care, feeding, weaning, housing, and disinfection, release. Appendices include information on substitute milk formulas, post-weaning diets, and a product guide. The booklet is referenced but not indexed. 14 pp., 8.5" 11", spiral bound, © 1995. $12.50
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Opossum Orphan Care Training Video by Paula Taylor, RN of the Opossum Society of the United States. This is a 40 minute VHS or DVD video that has been professionally produced to accompany the manual (above). $18.50
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Recommended Protocols for the Care of Oil-affected Birds by Jan White, DVM, Susan Patton, Astrid Kasper, DVM, and Jessica Lainson, DVM. Complete care instructions with an introduction by the Oil Spill Task Force, the sponsor of this project. Topics include: Animal Health and Safety Considerations, Capture and Transport Protocols, Admission and Initial Care Protocols, Animal Monitoring Protocols, Standards for Record keeping, Washing, and Feeding protocols, Housing Standards, Release Procedures, Necropsy and Sample handling protocols. Charts include: Correlating Various Signs with % Dehydration, Normal Heart and Respiratory Rates, Toxiban¨ dosages, Normal Weights for Selected Avian Species, and Diet Composition. Various forms are including: Animal Record and instructions, Physical Exam, Pen Feeding chart, Group Banding form, Evidence log, Daily medication sheet, Necropsy form and instructions and others. Glossary provided. 76 pp., 8.5" x 11", laminated and spiral bound, 1998. $13.50
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Recommended Protocols for the Care of Oil-affected Marine Mammals by Jan White, DVM, Dawn Smith, RPT, Susan Patton, Pam Tuomi, DVM, and Terrie Williams, Ph.D. Complete care instructions with an introduction by the Oil Spill Task Force, the sponsor of this project. Topics include: Animal Health and Safety Considerations, Capture and Transport Protocols, Rehabilitation Protocols such as Admission and Initial Care Protocols, Animal Monitoring Protocols, Standards for Record keeping, Washing, and Feeding protocols, Housing Standards for Harbor, Elephant and Fur Seals as well as Sea lions and Sea Otters, Release Procedures, Necropsy and Sample handling protocols. Charts include: General Characteristics of Disinfectants, Aging Pinnipeds, and Weight Ranges of Western Pinnipeds. Forms provided include: Oiled Marine Mammal Record and instructions, Feeding and Behavior Forms, Veterinary Exam Form, Treatment Orders Form, Necropsy Records and instructions, and others. Glossary provided. 72 pp., 8.5" x 11", laminated and spiral bound, 1998. $13.50
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Rehabilitation of Towhees by Astrid Kasper, DVM. A complete paper that details natural history, captive management, diets including growth charts based on body weights and feathering, housing, injuries including subcutaneous emphysema, applicable diseases, pathogen description, diagnostics, clinical signs, treatment, prevention & control, and preparation for release. This paper is based on Dr. Kasper's rehabilitation efforts with 1,000 Towhees over the last five years. A must for passerine rehabilitators! 50 pp., 8.5" 11", spiral bound, © 1997. $13.50
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Rehabilitation of the Red and Gray Fox by P.C. Hanes, MS, Central Texas Wildlife Institute, Inc. A species paper for the two common foxes in the continental United States.  Topics covered include:  natural history (description, habitat, natural diet, breeding, gestation information, and development of young) and captive management (diet, housing, diseases, parasites, and release).   Appendices include comparison of fox milk and substitute milk formulas, feeding charts by body weight and a dental eruption/aging chart.  16 pp., 8.5" x 11", paperback,  © 1998.  $12.50
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Tunnel Rats:  Ground Squirrel Rehabilitation  
by P.C. Hanes, MS, Central Texas Wildlife Institute, Inc.  This is a species paper based on the 13-Lined Ground Squirrel and Rock Squirrels but most of the information can easily be used to rear other ground squirrels.  Topics covered include:  natural history (description, habitat, burrow structure, natural diet, breeding, gestation information, and development of young) and captive management (diet, housing, illness and injury, parasites, release).  Appendices include comparison of gray squirrel milk and substitute milk formulas and four feeding charts for various formulas.  18 pp., 8.5" x 11", paperback,  © 1998.  $16.00
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Wildlife Diseases and the Wildlife Rehabilitator
by Jan White, DVM, Astrid Kasper, DVM and George Ghneim. This booklet provides a concise overview of relevant diseases, their signs, treatment, prevention and control. Topics include: basic principles of infectious diseases, with disease summaries on: avian pox, rabies, distemper, Newcastle disease, aspergillis, candida, cryptococcus, coccidioidomycosis, salmonella, leptospirosis, plague, tularemia, chlamydia, avian tuberculosis, botulism, bumblefoot, roundworms, tapeworms, scabies, stomach worms, giardia, warbles, trichomonads, toxoplasmosis, capillaria, gapeworm, coccidia, malaria and other blood parasites. The booklet is referenced and has a glossary but is not indexed. 24 pp. 8.5" x 11", spiral binding with plastic covers, © 1997. $16.50
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Infectious Diseases of Wild Birds
by Nancy Thomas, D. Bruce Hunter and Carter Atkinson. This is the latest in wildlife disease books. It covers both new and old avian diseases of all the major groups (fungal, bacterial and viral). This volume will provide you with an updated basic knowledge of the disease agents, epizootiology and effects of these diseases on wild bird populations. 544 pp. hardback, indexed, ©2007. $91.50
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Essentials of Disease in Wild Animals
by Gary Wobeser.. This is an introductory level book that deals with basic subjects such as the nature of disease, its causes, how it is described and measured, how disease spreads and can persist in the environment. This book considers the effects of disease both on populations and on individual animals. 256 pp. hardback, indexed © 2005. $71.50
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Practical Wildlife Care, 2nd Ed.
by Les Stocker, a British Wildlife Rehabiltator has written an even more useful book on wildlife care and rehabilitation. He offers sections on birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians seen in his rehabilitation centre as well as some exotic reptiles. 352 pp. Paperback, indexed, ©2005 $71.50
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Hand-Rearing Birds
by Laurie Gage, DVM and Rebecca Duerr. This is a broad based book that includes native and zoo-species birds. Pretty much any group of birds you can think of are in the table of contents. The book covers standard hand-raising methods and equipment. The authors have a lot of experience between them. Laurie Gage, DVM, has been the veterinarian for Six Flags Marine World in Vallejo, CA for decades. Rebecaa Duerr, DVM is just completing a masters degree (MPVM) at the Wildlife Health Center at UC Davis, CA. She works with the Sacramento Wildlife Care Association and teaches baby bird care and avian trauma at various wildlife rehabilitation centers. 488 pp, 7” x 10”, Hardcover, ©2007, $81.50
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