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International Education Symposium 2008

Hosted by Lindsay Wildlife Museum, IWRC's International Education Symposium 2008 will mark the first green conference in the field of wildlife rehabilitation. The conference will take place at Gaia Hotel & Spa in Napa Valley, California, November 5 - 9, 2008. 

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The International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council has worked since 1972 to support wildlife and provide resources for wildlife rehabilitators. Today, IWRC is comprised of veterinarians, rehabilitators, conservationists, and other professionals from around the world, all committed to restoring the health, ensuring the welfare, and safeguarding the future of wildlife. [more]
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It is the managed process whereby a displaced, sick, injured or orphaned wild animal regains the health and skills it requires to function normally and live self-sufficiently. The definition may seem simple, but there is a staggering amount of work behind those words. [more]
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