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˿����Ƶ Tech students recently completed BIO 226 – Introduction to Wildlife Rehabilitation. The course introduced students to wildlife welfare and the care of injured and orphaned wild animals. Students studied basic anatomy, physiology, and nutrition of common wildlife species. The course also covered the importance of human safety, including how to work with animals that can transmit diseases, and how to safely capture, release, and monitor wildlife. “The goal was to introduce how to handle wildlife and perform necessary treatments with animal and human safety at the forefront,” said Instructor Tricia Elliott. Hands-on activities included triaging museum birds, calculating drug doses, and conducting physical exams on baby goats as a stand-in for deer. “These activities helped prepare students for the kind of work they would do at a rehabilitation facility,” said Elliott. “It was also very important that students learn about diseases that can spread from animals to humans, such as rabies, and how to protect themselves.” 🦉