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Bird Treatment And Learning Center
The Bird Treatment and Learning Center (also known as Bird TLC) is a wildlife rehabilitation center based in Anchorage, Alaska. It was founded in the 1980s by a veterinarian James R. Scott, and some of its early activities were funded partially by money given to Scott by Exxon in the wake of the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill. The center started to move their operations to Potter Marsh in the second half of the 2010s. History Bird TLC was established as the Bird Treatment and Learning Center in 1988 by veterinarian James R. Scott. It had previously been a part of Scott's Arctic Animal Hospital, but split into a separate entity due to high demand. In 1991, after the Exxon Valdez oil spill, Bird TLC built a temporary flight center in JBER to exercise injured birds and help them gain strength. The center was built with $102,000 Exxon gave to Scott, money which would also be used for the care of bald eagles. Using the money, Bird TLC and the Alaska Raptor Rehabilitation Center planned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
Wildlife rehabilitation is the process of caring for injured, sick, orphaned, or displaced wild animals with the goal of releasing them back into their natural habitat. It involves medical treatment, temporary housing, and specialized care for a variety of species, from birds and mammals to reptiles and amphibians. Wildlife rehabilitation combines veterinary science, wildlife conservation, and animal welfare to ensure that animals have the best chance for recovery and survival after facing challenges such as injury, disease, or human interference. In addition to caring for animals, wildlife rehabilitators often work to educate the public about conservation, habitat protection, and how to coexist with wildlife. They play an essential role in addressing the effects of human activities on wild animal populations, including habitat destruction, pollution, and vehicle collisions. Process Wildlife rehabilitation requires specialized knowledge and training in wildlife biology, veterina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
