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A first-of-its-kind resource, Raptors in Captivity is designed as a reader-friendly
reference tool covering a wide range of topics from making the decision to keep raptors
and choosing suitable species, to housing and transportation, diet, medical care,
equipment, training, and recovering a lost bird. From the novice to the experienced, this
book provides everyone with the most current techniques -- drawn from a consortium of
experts and not available in any other written form -- for successfully managing a variety
of raptor species in captivity.
This publication is intended for individuals, zoos, and other organizations managing birds
of prey for educational programs and display. An update and upgrade from her 1996 publication,
Care and Management of Captive Raptors, this well-illustrated, well-researched, and
comprehensive guide is useful for anyone wishing to know more about captive raptor management.
Topics include:
- Permit requirements
- Bird selection
- Diet
- Housing
- Equipment
- Maintenance care
- Medical care
- Training
- Transport
- Recovering a lost bird
Appendices include information about Federal and State Wildlife Permit Offices,
Food and Supplement Suppliers, Raptor Housing, Handling and Training Suppliers,
and Maintenance and Medical Supplies and Suppliers.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Lori Arent is the Clinic Manager for The Raptor Center at the College of
Veterinary Medicine, University of Minnesota where she oversees the care and
rehabilitation of 750-800 raptors annually. A master falconer, she maintains memberships
in several raptor and wildlife associations, and has published numerous papers and works
on raptor care and management and avian physiology.
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