The survival and welfare of hedgehogs (Erinaceus europaeus) after release back into the wild

Animal Welfare

Volumn 7, Issue 2, 1998, Pages 189-202

  Reeve, N J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ROEHAMPTON   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Animal welfare; Erinaceus europaeus; Hedgehog; Rehabilitation; Survival

Indexed keywords

EID: 0011424840     PISSN: 09627286     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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