The Rhino with Glue-On Shoes: And Other Surprising True

The Rhino with Glue-On Shoes: And Other Surprising True Stories of Zoo Vets and their Patients
- Think House patients cannot speak
A moray eel diagnosed with anorexiaâ€¦A herd of bison whose only hope is a crusading female doctor from Parisâ€¦A vet desperately trying to save an orphaned whale by unraveling the mystery of her mother's deathâ€¦This fascinating book offers a rare glimpse into the world of wild animals and the doctors who care for them. Here pioneering zoological veterinarians-men and women on the cutting edge of a new medical frontier-tell real-life tales of daring procedures for patients weighing tons or ounces, treating symptoms ranging from broken bones to a broken heart, and life-and-death dramas that will forever change the way you think about wild animals and the bonds we share with them. At once heart-quickening and clinically fascinating, the stories in this remarkable collection represent some of the most moving and unusual cases ever taken on by zoological vets. A chronicle of discovery, compassion, and cutting-edge medicine, The Rhino with Glue-on Shoes is must reading for animal lovers, science buffs, and anyone who loves a well-told tale.
Country USA
Brand Delta
Manufacturer Delta
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9780385341479
Color Tan
ReleaseDate 2009-06-23
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780385341479

The Rhino with Glue-On Shoes: And Other Surprising True Stories of Zoo Vets and their Patients