5. BLOOD SAMPLING

Blood is drawn from each animal. Under the supervision of someone in the Processing Crew with experience those who have not drawn blood before are encouraged to do so. With that said, after two or three unsuccessful attempts the task is then turned over to someone with more practice.

"Blood allows us to sample for disease. We also use it to cross reference pregnancy rates against hormone levels." - Jeff Short, Wildlife Population Biologist.

OUTLIER PROVIDED SOME OF THE EQUIPMENT AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT NECESSARY TO MAKE THIS FIELD STUDY POSSIBLE.