Wildlife & Exotic Animals (ANIM2202)

A detailed introduction to Ontario Wildlife and Exotic Animals. Includes an extensive glossary of terms, as well as information regarding a range of species.

VERY detailed notes on birds, amphibians, and reptiles found in Ontario. Goes into detail regarding identification, requirements, behaviour, reproduction, habitat, and much more.

Very informative document on how to conduct wildlife rescue and transport in the best manner possible. Covers how to handle and restrain a huge number of animals, as well as equipment needed, zoonotic diseases, and how to avoid injury, amongst other information.

Incredibly detailed notes about mammals, with specific focus on common mammals in Ontario. Includes habitat, classification, animal size, range, appearance, food sources, reproduction, similar species, latin names, and interesting facts.

Detailed notes on wildlife rehabilitation including health issues, recognising need, feeding, housing, conflict prevention, common concerns, and a list of helpful resources, and more.

Class notes regarding the definitions and importance of enrichment when caring for exotic animals. Covers different behaviours that animals can develop during care, as well as laws and governing bodies, and more.

A detailed overview of how to provide appropriate care for small mammals including: ferrets, rabbits, hedgehogs, guinea pigs, and chinchillas. Includes terminology and definitions, determining the sex of the animals, housing requirements, common health issues, and restraint information.

An outline of enrichment ideas for Assignment 2

The instructor's powerpoint about how to care for large exotic animals in captivity, with additional class notes in the Notes section. The main focus is on elephant care.

The instructor's powerpoint presentation, complete with notes added into the Notes section during class. This covers caring for big cats (felids) and primates. Information includes housing requirements, enrichment, feeding, socialising, classifications, anatomy, diseases, and a lot more. VERY detailed and informative.