Through clear organization and extensive tables, Biology, Medicine, and Surgery of South American Wild Animals features: Continent-specific divisions of amphibians, birds, reptiles, and mammals arranged by order, family, and genus. Where possible, animal names are given in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Topics such as conservation efforts, diseased in free-ranging populations, and management of animals maintained in captivity Special coverage of general health topics such as nutrition, ophthalmology, and dentistry An extensive appendix on drug dosages used in avian medicine References for further readingA must-have for veterinarians, animal healthcare workers, and wildlife biologists, this text is the first compiliation by regional specialists.