DARWIN ANIMAL DOCTORS. Started in 2010 Have treated thousands of native and non- native species Have spayed and neutered hundreds of non-native, invasive.

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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 neutering clinics

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