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Anaesthetising a fish, x-raying a frog and hospitalising a walrus are all in a day’s work for the world’s wildest veterinarian.Travelling from the rainforests of Sierra Leone to the jungles of Borneo, Romain Pizzi has caught, anaesthetised, diagnosed, operated on, medicated, and then released some of the world's most endangered wild animals.From disease testing Polynesian snails to keyhole surgery in Sumatran orangutans; from endoscopy in sharks to ultrasound on a chimpanzee. Sometimes this is high tech work, such as the first robotic surgery in a tiger, or giant panda cloning attempts. Sometimes the situations are more primitive, from anaesthetising a bear with a bicycle pump, old plumbing tubes and a plank, to operating on a vulture using an old metal spoon.In Exotic Vetting, Romain recalls his many interesting patients, while taking readers on a tour of the challenges of treating the world’s amazing spectrum of wild animal species.
The world's most unusual veterinarian recounts his extraordinary experiences treating endangered wildlife across the globe. Romain Pizzi, a veterinarian specializing in exotic and wild animals, details his career spent diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating a vast array of species. His work takes him from the dense rainforests of Sierra Leone to the jungles of Borneo, confronting diverse challenges from high-tech robotic surgery on tigers to primitive operations on vultures. The book chronicles his encounters with patients ranging from Polynesian snails to Sumatran orangutans, highlighting the ingenuity and resourcefulness required in his field.
The book is likely to appeal to readers interested in wildlife, veterinary science, and adventure. The author's firsthand accounts of treating exotic animals in diverse and often challenging environments suggest a narrative rich in both practical knowledge and engaging personal stories. The scope of Pizzi's work, from high-tech interventions to makeshift solutions, points to a comprehensive and fascinating look at the field of exotic veterinary medicine. Readers can expect a blend of scientific detail and compelling anecdotes that illuminate the dedication required to care for the world's most vulnerable creatures.
Page Count:
416
Publication Date:
2023-08-02
Publisher:
HarperCollins GB
ISBN-10:
0008356785
ISBN-13:
9780008356781
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