The importance of Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in the conservation of wild species

Wildlife rehabilitation centres have an important role in the conservation and rehabilitation of species. Regardless of the large numbers of wildlife casualties rehabilitated every year all around the world, there are few published data detailing species, numbers treated, quality of care provided and outcome following release. Wildlife can act as sentinels of ecosystem health, and the data collected can provide important information not only regarding the diseases in their populations but also in Humans. This article reviews the importance of wildlife rehabilitation and its role in wildlife conservation and offers recommendations on future policy.