Successful rehabilitation of Macronectes halli and Macronectes giganteus in southeastern Brazil
This report describes the successful rehabilitation of two species of pelagic seabirds (Macronectes halli and Macronectes giganteus) rescued on the southern coast of the state of São Paulo, Brazil, and taken to the IPeC rehabilitation center (S25°023258 W-47°928737). Data on the enclosures, diet, c...
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doaj-74f0d685907041b69471e3e3b73a4d8b2020-11-25T03:29:26ZengUniversidade de São PauloBrazilian Journal of Veterinary Research and Animal Science1413-95961678-44562018-07-0155210.11606/issn.1678-4456.bjvras.2018.138436Successful rehabilitation of Macronectes halli and Macronectes giganteus in southeastern BrazilNatassia Bacco Mannina0Daniela Magalhães Drummond de Mello1Rebeca Pires Wanderley2Instituto de Pesquisas CananéiaInstituto de pesquisa de CananéiaIntituto de Pesquisa de Cananéia This report describes the successful rehabilitation of two species of pelagic seabirds (Macronectes halli and Macronectes giganteus) rescued on the southern coast of the state of São Paulo, Brazil, and taken to the IPeC rehabilitation center (S25°023258 W-47°928737). Data on the enclosures, diet, clinical management and laboratory tests were detailed during the 75 d of treatment, during which the birds remained at the center. This report demonstrates that a combination of environmental and nutritional management with a proper diagnosis and adequate clinical treatment naturally lead to a shorter period in captivity, which is crucial to the successful rehabilitation of these birds. The enclosures should have visual isolation and animals kept separate from other birds. The form of offering food differs based on the feeding habits and taxon. At the time of release back into the wild, the site chosen should be isolated to enable the bird to feel more secure when taking flight. The present report describes the first record of the rehabilitation and release of these two species in Brazil. http://www.revistas.usp.br/bjvras/article/view/138436RehabilitationMacronectes halliMacronectes giganteusPneumoniaHypothermiaPelagic |
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Natassia Bacco Mannina Daniela Magalhães Drummond de Mello Rebeca Pires Wanderley Successful rehabilitation of Macronectes halli and Macronectes giganteus in southeastern Brazil Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research and Animal Science Rehabilitation Macronectes halli Macronectes giganteus Pneumonia Hypothermia Pelagic |
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Natassia Bacco Mannina Daniela Magalhães Drummond de Mello Rebeca Pires Wanderley |
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Successful rehabilitation of Macronectes halli and Macronectes giganteus in southeastern Brazil |
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Successful rehabilitation of Macronectes halli and Macronectes giganteus in southeastern Brazil |
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Successful rehabilitation of Macronectes halli and Macronectes giganteus in southeastern Brazil |
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Successful rehabilitation of Macronectes halli and Macronectes giganteus in southeastern Brazil |
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Successful rehabilitation of Macronectes halli and Macronectes giganteus in southeastern Brazil |
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successful rehabilitation of macronectes halli and macronectes giganteus in southeastern brazil |
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Universidade de São Paulo |
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Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Research and Animal Science |
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1413-9596 1678-4456 |
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2018-07-01 |
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This report describes the successful rehabilitation of two species of pelagic seabirds (Macronectes halli and Macronectes giganteus) rescued on the southern coast of the state of São Paulo, Brazil, and taken to the IPeC rehabilitation center (S25°023258 W-47°928737). Data on the enclosures, diet, clinical management and laboratory tests were detailed during the 75 d of treatment, during which the birds remained at the center. This report demonstrates that a combination of environmental and nutritional management with a proper diagnosis and adequate clinical treatment naturally lead to a shorter period in captivity, which is crucial to the successful rehabilitation of these birds. The enclosures should have visual isolation and animals kept separate from other birds. The form of offering food differs based on the feeding habits and taxon. At the time of release back into the wild, the site chosen should be isolated to enable the bird to feel more secure when taking flight. The present report describes the first record of the rehabilitation and release of these two species in Brazil.
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Rehabilitation Macronectes halli Macronectes giganteus Pneumonia Hypothermia Pelagic |
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