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40 people are interested
Rescue, rehabilitation and realease of Turtles in Canada
ORGANIZATION: Animal Experience International
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40 people are interested
Turtles in Ontario are in decline, with seven of the eight species of turtles in the province now listed as species at risk. The plight of Ontario's turtles has been linked to the disappearance of their wetland habitats coupled with a rise in fatal injuries to turtles. Automobiles are responsible for a large number of these injuries and fatalities. Turtles are hit by vehicles as they venture across roadways to reach their nesting sites, but are also injured by fish hooks, dogs and human activity. Every turtle that can be saved makes a real difference to the population - turtle rehabilitation is truly conservation in action. This busy trauma centre admits over 650 turtles each year, repairing shell injuries, managing wounds, incubating and raising hatchlings for release and nursing the turtles back to health. You can contribute to turtle conservation by volunteering at this turtle hospital and rehabilitation facility. Help prevent turtles form disappearing from our ecosystems!
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About Animal Experience International
Location:
30 Owen Street, Barrie, Ontario L4M 3G7, CA
Mission Statement
AEI empowers students, professionals and animal lovers to travel in aid of animals by providing exceptional volunteer adventures. All our programs are safe, ethical and authentically beneficial to animals and the local communities we partner with.
Description
Animal Experience International (AEI) is a certified B Corporation with a mission to help animals around the globe by matching clients with animal-related volunteer opportunities at sanctuaries, hospitals and research projects. Through their work as a wildlife veterinarian and as a volunteer coordinator for wildlife rehabilitation centres, Heather and Nora have come to understand the need for such an organization. People like you, from all walks of life, and from every country, are seeking animal-related experiences as volunteers. We are here to make sure you have a safe and rewarding journey.
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1 Field SitePeterborough, Field SiteCanada
DATE POSTED
August 15, 2016
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