#10: Rehabbing Oiled Wildlife & Updates on the Current Spill

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#10: Rehabbing Oiled Wildlife & Updates on the Current Spill in California with Dr. Rebecca Duerr, International Bird Rescue

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Veterinarian Dr. Rebecca Duerr discusses the recent Orange County, California oil spill, her role at International Bird Rescue (IBR), and the operation of the Oiled Wildlife Care Network (OWCN) on the west coast. Dr. Duerr shares how these organizations respond to oiled wildlife (from rescue, rehab, release, and post- release tracking) and how volunteers play a critical role in this work. For more information and how you can help, check out IBR and OWCN at: www.birdrescue.org https://owcn.vetmed.ucdavis.edu *** Connect with Us! Website | https://wildlifehealth.org/podcast/ Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/wildlife_health_connections/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/WildlifeHealthConnections

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