Here are some wildlife friendly decoration ideas for your home and garden this fall! Plastic, metal, and wired décor can be beautiful during the holidays. But year after year, the Wildlife Medical Clinic sees critters… Read More >
The Wildlife Medical Clinic is continually providing opportunities for university of Illinois veterinary students and undergraduate students to learn and participate in the medical management of wild animals. This summer, the clinic opened their doors… Read More >
Today the Wildlife Medical Clinic is being sponsored by some generous donors! This day at the clinic is in celebration of Chris Keene’s birthday. She has two loving cats of her own, and she is… Read More >
This month, test your wildlife knowledge. Have fun! Download the crossword here. The answers are linked below. Across 3. This type of animal is a hind-gut fermenter and eats primarily grasses in the wild 6…. Read More >
Introduction to Ambystoma platineum Illinois has such a variety of interesting animals that we never run out of amazing species to share with you! One of the lesser-known slithery species is the silvery salamander. Illinois… Read More >
By Sam Sander, DVM, Dipl AZCM, CWR The Wildlife Medical Clinic has recently got a virtual upgrade! Our website was incorporated into the college’s website redesign. Our new site features a more user-friendly experience and… Read More >
Painted turtles are arguably one of the most fascinating species of turtle in the Midwest. There are several subspecies, including the Eastern, Midland, Southern, and Western painted turtles, whose habitats range throughout much of the… Read More >
Each July brings a bittersweet transition to the Wildlife Medical Clinic, as we say goodbye to our ZooMed house officers. While the WMC is staffed by volunteer veterinary and undergraduate students, this care is supported… Read More >
An injured adult barred owl was recently presented to the Wildlife Medical Clinic. At the triage exam, we assessed this animal to have head trauma, with notable bruising around the right ear, bloody nasal discharge,… Read More >
