Jonathan Cranston is no ordinary vet. In addition to his day job in the Gloucestershire countryside treating cows, dogs, pigs and cats, he's also worked with an astonishing range of species around the world, including crocodiles, rhinos and pandas. In this charming collection he introduces us to some of his favourite patients, ranging from beloved family pets through to magnificent creatures of the wild.
Whether microchipping armadillos, anaesthetising giraffes or birthing a calf, Jonathan's love for his work and the entire animal kingdom is infectious. From the preposterous (castrating a sugar glider) to the poignant (encountering victims of rhino poaching), the stories in The Travelling Vet will delight and enthral every animal lover.
Rezensionen / Stimmen
Animal lovers and conservationists will find this book a fascinating read . . . full of witty, hilarious and sometimes poignant anecdotes. [...] Jonathan's passion for his career and his beloved animals shines out from every chapter * The Lady *
Auflage
Sprache
Verlagsort
Zielgruppe
Für höhere Schule und Studium
Für Beruf und Forschung
Illustrationen
Integrated b&w line drawings, 2x8pp colour plates
Maße
Höhe: 199 mm
Breite: 131 mm
Dicke: 27 mm
Gewicht
ISBN-13
978-1-76063-320-2 (9781760633202)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Jonathan Cranston is a veterinary surgeon based in the Cotswolds who has treated over a hundred different species across five continents including giant pandas in China and all variety of wildlife in South Africa.
0: Preface 1: Introduction 2: Armadillo 3: Giraffe 4: Swan 5: Snow Leopard 6: Goat 7: Elephant 8: Chicken 9: Maned Wolf 10: Holstein Cow 11: Rhinoceros 12: Donkey 13: Ferret 14: Giant Panda 15: Pig 16: Iguana 17: Crocodile 18: Kangaroo 19: Zebra 20: Sugar Glider 21: Wildebeest 22: Acknowledgements