Mammals – A Care Guide

R1282,50

The Small Mammals Rehabilitation course is structured into 19 comprehensive modules, providing wildlife rehabilitators with the knowledge and skills needed to care for a wide range of small mammals:

  1. Introduction
  2. Small Predators
  3. Felines (Felidae)
  4. Genets (Viverridae)
  5. Canines (Canidae)
  6. Mongoose (Herpestidae)
  7. Otters, Weasels, Polecats (Mustelidae)
  8. Common Threats and Injuries
  9. Rehabilitation Considerations
  10. Hares and Rabbits (Lagomorpha)
  11. Hyraxes (Hyracoidea)
  12. Swine (Suidae)
  13. Moles (Afrosoricida)
  14. Shrews (Soricidae)
  15. Rodents (Rodentia)
  16. Common Threats and Injuries
  17. Rehabilitation Considerations
  18. Baby Formulas
  19. Anatomy

This course equips rehabilitators with the knowledge and tools needed to care for small mammals at all stages of rehabilitation, ensuring their well-being and eventual successful release.

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Description

This module provides detailed care instructions for rehabilitating small mammals at FreeMe Wildlife in South Africa. It covers dietary needs, behaviors, and rehabilitation techniques for various families including felines, canines, mustelids, and rodents. The module addresses feeding habits, common injuries, threats, and species-specific handling recommendations. Special emphasis is placed on providing suitable enclosures, enriching environments, and hand-rearing practices to support species-appropriate behaviors, especially for orphaned young. The guide also highlights the importance of minimizing human interaction to prevent imprinting, ensuring animals develop the necessary skills for a successful release back into the wild.