NYS Wildlife Rehabilitation EXAM » NYS and Federal Regulations Latest Version 2024/2025 Expert-Verified Q&As

1. Which of the following is the only animal a licensed wildlife rehabilitator is authorized to care for without a special federal permit? a. a river otter b. a baby seal c. a sea turtle d. a piping plover - A. Seals and sea turtles require special permits. A piping plover is a federally endangered species, and while you may accept the plover, you must call the Special License unit (518- 402-8985) immediately and take it to a federally licensed rehabilitator suggested by this unit. 10. A wildlife rehabilitation license may be revoked, or not renewed if the rehabilitator: a. keeps permanently crippled animals as pets b. releases animals in another state c. refuses to transfer or surrender an animal to a Conservation Officer, or an authorized staff member of the Department of Environmental Conservation, when directed to do so d. all of the above - D. These are all violations of the terms of your license. 11. True or False. The primary intent of a Wildlife Rehabilitation License is to allow qualified people to provide legal care to sick, injured, orphaned or displaced wildlife so that they may be returned to the wild. - True. This activity is licensed to insure that qualified individuals are able to care for animals and return them to the wild. These wild animals cannot be kept as pets. 12. A NYS licensed wildlife rehabilitator does not have a federal license. Which type of birds may they treat? a. Bald Eagle b. American Robin c. European Starlings