Trapping and handling squirrels: Trap modification and handling restraint to minimize injuries and stress
ABSTRACT Trapping and handling is stressful for wild animals and may result in injuries. Minimizing stress and injuries is important not only for the welfare of the animals, but to assure integrity of research using trapped wild animals. By recording injury rates associated with trapping and handlin...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2014-03-01
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Series: | Wildlife Society Bulletin |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/wsb.371 |