Five out of nine walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) were successfully immobilized at Round Island, Alaska, in May of 1978 by combinations of phencyclidine hydrochloride and acepromazine hydrochloride. A crossbow was an effective delivery technique. Walruses that had recently hauled out were more suitable for immobilization than well-rested animals. Care was taken to prevent walruses from overheating or suffocating.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 1981 |
|---|---|
| Title | Drug immobilization of walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) |
| DOI | 10.1139/f81-048 |
| Authors | D.P. DeMaster, J.B. Faro, J. A. Estes, James Taggart, C. Zabel |
| Publication Type | Article |
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Series Title | Canadian Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences |
| Index ID | 1007524 |
| Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
| USGS Organization | Western Ecological Research Center |