Necropsy Techniques for Examining Wildlife Samples

Necropsy Techniques for Examining Wildlife Samples

This book is a practical, easily accessible guide of necropsy techniques for examining wildlife. Its goal is to equip the reader with the information necessary to conduct a forensic examination in order to reach a conclusive diagnosis of an animal’s death, while also understanding it in an ecological context.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Techniques: Chapters introduce the reader to the value of necropsy in studying wildlife, sample collection methods, cadaveric phenomena, and necropsy techniques for a variety of organisms ranging from invertebrates to mammals.
• Peculiar Characteristics: The book addresses some of the peculiar characteristics of veterinary autopsy specific to different types of specimens.
• Ecological Context: The ultimate goal is to equip the reader with information necessary to reach a conclusive diagnosis of an animal’s death, while also understanding it in an ecological context.
• Broad Audience: An essential handbook for students and professionals of biology, zoology and veterinary medicine, as well as professionals who work in natural parks, wildlife rehabilitation centers, and biological or zoological parks.
• Practical Format: This handbook provides a practical and easily accessible guide to necropsy techniques.