Eastern Box Turtle 25-611 Meet 25-611, a male eastern box turtle. He came to us with an aural abscess–an issue commonly seen with turtles of multiple species, as well as some early warning signs of… Read More >
Since joining the Wildlife Medical Clinic at the University of Illinois I have learned a lot about common species found in Illinois, anatomical differences in these species, and medical efforts to help them heal. It… Read More >
Whether you’re an avid bird-watcher or a person who avoids parking under trees so that you don’t have to wash the droppings off your car for the nth time this week, you’re bound to have… Read More >
Chytridomycosis is a fungal disease cause by Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis and Batrachochytriu salamadrivorans. This disease infects amphibians, effecting frogs the most. It has led to the decline and extinction of amphibian species across the globe. Scientists… Read More >
The eastern box turtle is by far one of the most commonly received turtles that the Wildlife Medical Clinic (WMC) treats in its facility. Whether it be from an injury, illness, or anything in between,… Read More >
Bobcat (Lynx rufus) American bobcats are a medium sized cat that can be up to two feet tall at the shoulders and weigh upwards of thirty pounds. They often have a mostly brown coat with… Read More >
Meet Alexa, our junior student manager! She is currently finishing up her first year as a veterinary student here at University of Illinois. She is interested in wildlife and zoological medicine and is excited for… Read More >
In the fall of 2025, the Wildlife Medical Clinic (WMC) ambassador program grew with the addition of a red-tailed hawk, a Virginia opossum, and an Eastern Screech Owl. While you may have seen short clips… Read More >
Case Intake The Wildlife Medical Clinic has seen quite a few Virginia opossums this year and these are often a favorite species in the clinic due to their more agreeable attitudes and interesting anatomy. I… Read More >
Check out this recent article in Outdoor Illinois Journal, written by our program coordinator, Sydney Oliveira. It provides basic information on what to look for to determine whether an animal needs help or not. It… Read More >
