Cottontail rabbits are often perceived as one of the most difficult wildlife species to rehabilitate, and in some respects this is true. They are prone to capture myopathy, and may fail to survive for no apparent reason. However, with accurate information and appropriate resources, wildlife rehabilitators can successfully rehabilitate and release cottontail rabbits. Because mother rabbits only visit their nests once or twice each night, baby cottontails are frequently admitted to rehabilitation unnecessarily. In this course, participants will learn about basic natural history, proper housing and husbandry, nutritional requirements, common issues in rehabilitation, and how to talk to the public and identify whether or not rabbits need to be admitted to rehabilitation.
Cottontail rabbits are often perceived as one of the most difficult wildlife species to rehabilitate, and in some respects this is true. They are prone to capture myopathy, and may fail to survive for no apparent reason. However, with accurate information and appropriate resources, wildlife rehabilitators can successfully rehabilitate and release cottontail rabbits. Because mother rabbits only visit their nests once or twice each night, baby cottontails are frequently admitted to rehabilitation unnecessarily. In this course, participants will learn about basic natural history, proper housing and husbandry, nutritional requirements, common issues in rehabilitation, and how to talk to the public and identify whether or not rabbits need to be admitted to rehabilitation.
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