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

Product Description

A moray eel diagnosed with anorexia…A herd of bison whose only hope is a crusading female doctor from Paris…A vet desperately trying to save an orphaned whale by unraveling the mystery of her mother’s death…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.

Features

• Think House patients cannot speak

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

*If this is not the "The Rhino with Glue-On Shoes: And Other Surprising True Stories of Zoo Vets and their Patients" product you were looking for, you can check the other results by clicking this link.  Details were last updated on Feb 28, 2025 05:00 +08.