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Table 2 Outcomes for brown hare leverets in rescue centres in the Czech Republic

From: Causes of admission and outcomes of brown hare (Lepus europaeus) leverets at wildlife rescue centres in the Czech Republic

Outcome

Description

Release

Young that recovered and were released back into their natural habitat

Returned to the nest or adopted

Young returned to the original nest they were taken from or added to hares that could care for them

Death

Young that died in rescue centres (unassisted death)

Euthanasia

Young euthanized by a veterinarian for health reasons

Permanent captivity

Young that had to remain in captivity due to permanent disability

Escape

Young that escaped during rehabilitation

Unknown

Not specified