Vanishing Tracks: Four Years Among the Snow Leopards of Nepal |
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Page 84
... ketamine began its work . The tan reappeared on Rod's face , the muscles in his jaw relaxed as his teeth unclenched . His chest heaved with relief . We organized the implements to fasten the collar and examine the cat , waiting for the ...
... ketamine began its work . The tan reappeared on Rod's face , the muscles in his jaw relaxed as his teeth unclenched . His chest heaved with relief . We organized the implements to fasten the collar and examine the cat , waiting for the ...
Page 132
... ketamine sedation , instinctively using bushes and rocks as cover , seeking shelter , where she lay resting until after dark . Then she moved steadily with few rests until 1:00 or 2:00 A.M. , onto the top of a ridge . There she rested ...
... ketamine sedation , instinctively using bushes and rocks as cover , seeking shelter , where she lay resting until after dark . Then she moved steadily with few rests until 1:00 or 2:00 A.M. , onto the top of a ridge . There she rested ...
Page 213
... ketamine . Another five minutes and it was down , but I was worried ; Gary , too . . . . The cat resisted handling , its muscles were rigid , and it was able to move , however slightly . Obviously it had too little drug in its system ...
... ketamine . Another five minutes and it was down , but I was worried ; Gary , too . . . . The cat resisted handling , its muscles were rigid , and it was able to move , however slightly . Obviously it had too little drug in its system ...
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