Wildlife - Ethical Considerations Part 2 0.0 / 5 ? OtherAnimal ManagementOtherOther Created by: Becky_BerryCreated on: 07-03-21 10:40 Disadvantages of Intervening unfair advantage against wild individuals vaccination, fed enough food + feeding post release, get an overall health check may not be recognised by family if kept a long time may lose territory whilst in treatment knock on effect on local population interfere when there is no need to may not be exposed to certain diseases costly to rehab food, volunteers, staff, accomodation hand feeding takes time soft release takes time and money 1 of 5 Disadvantages of Intervening: Welfare will they make a full recovery? euthanasia may be the only option health and safety not causing unnecessary suffering stress from captivity euthanasia decision made within 24 to 48 hours in the triage step less resources used prevent attachment to the animal welfare on population ecological effects existing populations damaged resource loss social disruption interfere with natural selection on gene pools 2 of 5 Disadvantages of Intervening: Health and Safety physical injuries zoonotic disease extends through all stages capture, handling and release not just staff, advise public 3 of 5 Disadvantages of Intervening: Cost and Time e.g., equipment, vet bills, drugs, materials many argue for funds to be spent on habitat protection, conservation breeding programmes or ecological education 4 of 5 Species Seen birds (67% of wildlife casualties) pigeons, doves and small passerines 50% of birds neonatal mammals 5 of 5
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