Ocular Lesions in Birds of Prey in Portugal: A Retrospective Study

In wildlife rehabilitation centers, thousands of animals are treated annually, with a substantial proportion being birds of prey. Since vision is essential for the survival of these species, this study focused on investigating the causes of ocular injuries in raptors admitted to four rehabilitation...

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Published in:	Birds
Main Authors:	Lucas Ribeiro, Maria Casero, Carolina Nunes, Mariana Ribeiro, Roberto Sargo, Filipe Silva, Elisete Correia, Maria de Lurdes Pinto
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2024-10-01
Subjects:	ophthalmology raptors wildlife recovery centers
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2673-6004/5/4/43

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