African harrier hawk with injured wing treated at Joburg Wildlife Hospital Posted by Anita Froneman on 27 May 2022 The Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital has taken in an injured African harrier hawk referred to them by the Middelburg Animal Hospital on 26 May. ‘Radiographs revealed a fractured ulna. Thankfully this fracture did not need surgical intervention, and she will heal with the wing correctly strapped, pain medication and cage rest,’ the Hospital said on Facebook. ‘Once the fracture has healed, she will be placed in a flight enclosure to gain strength once more. She will be released back into the same area where she was found.’ The team jokingly called the female hawk a ‘dama queen’ after she exhibited some strange behaviour during treatment. ‘This drama queen exhibits characteristic behaviour for her species – almost appearing catatonic when we have to work with her – giving many of our volunteers a mini heart attack. This is however normal behaviour for African harrier hawks and not something to worry about,’ the Hospital added. Pictures: Sarah Kempen/Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital ALSO READ Unsuspecting leopard caught off guard by hippo while hunting Related Posts Floating Forest at Milano Design Week 2022 24 June 2022 The Floating Forest is giving Milano Design Week 2022 a greener edge by displaying an... read more Bainskloof Pass reopens as roadworks are finally complete 24 June 2022 Bainskloof Pass between Wellington and Ceres has been reopened following roadworks which started in 2018.... read more Mavungana Flyfishing launches tigerfish tagging project 24 June 2022 Mavungana Flyfishing with Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife and others have launched a groundbreaking tigerfish tagging project.... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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