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DARWIN ANIMAL DOCTORS
DARWIN ANIMAL DOCTORS
Started in 2010 Have treated thousands of native and non-
native species Have spayed and neutered hundreds of
non-native, invasive animals Humane education in schools and within
the community
DARWIN ANIMAL DOCTORS
Treating the animals of the Galapagos Routine vet visits to all four islands Provide regular treatment against parasites
DARWIN ANIMAL DOCTORS
Control the populations of non-native species through spaying and neuteringclinics
DARWIN ANIMAL DOCTORS
Work with Galapagos National Park to provide life-saving care to endemic wildlife such as blue-footed boobies, Galapagos owls, tortoises and Galapagos sea lions
DARWIN ANIMAL DOCTORS
Developed humane education curriculum specific to the islands
In 2014
Treated 2,050 patients Sterilized 580 non-native animals Treated 3,000 animals for parasites 55 patients treated for invasive diseases,
protecting local wildlife from infection