WMC Blog

Pesto, the Virginia opossum ambassador. Pesto is standing on a burlap lining and standing straight looking directly at the camera.

Pesto Returns to CiLiving

Watch as WMC Program Coordinator, Sydney Oliveira, and ambassador Virginia Opossum, Pesto, visit CiLiving. Pesto makes a return visit to CiLiving to show how much he has grown since the fall and to talk about…
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Ambassador animal residence

WMC: A Day in the Life

Join WMC Program Coordinator, Sydney Oliveira, on CiLiving as she gives an overview of theclinic and offers some tips for assisting wildlife in need.

A Painted turtle being held by a person in gloves.

When a Shell, Isn’t Just a Shell

Intake At the beginning of October, the Wildlife Medical Clinic welcomed a Painted Turtle brought in by a licensed wildlife rehabilitator from Illinois. Sadly, this patient had been the victim of a common — and…
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Red-tailed hawk receiving a blood transfusion. The hawk is laying forward on top of some towels.

Ambassador Animals To The Rescue

On February 5, 2026, a juvenile Red-Tailed Hawk presented to the Wildlife Medical Clinic emaciated and with a depressed mentation, not able to hold itself up or stand properly. Due to the clinical signs at…
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Humane Rodent Prevention Tips

Join Sydney Oliveira and Dr. Macy Peterson, on CiLiving, as they give tips on humane ways to prevent rodents from entering your home.

A painted turtle in the water, holding onto a rock with head above the water.

Turtles, Bunnies, and Cats, Oh My!

Why is it so important to keep our domestic animals inside and on a leash? While pets love to have outside time and their pet owners love it too, it is important to be aware…
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Red-tailed hawk, Loki

Meet Loki

Join Program Coordinator, Sydney Oliveira, and Dr. Macy Peterson, on CiLiving as they introduce us to one of the newest avian ambassadors, Loki, the Red-Tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis).

Close up of Eastern Screech Owl, Whittington's, head.

Meet Whittington

Join Program Coordinator, Sydney Oliveira, on CiLiving as she introduces us to one of the newest avian ambassadors, Whittington, the Eastern Screech Owl (Megascops asio). Interested in some fun facts about owls, check out her…
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Three toed box turtle patient sitting in the grass outside.

Overwintering a Three-toed Box Turtle

Meet TECA 25-1413 This unique patient is a three-toed box turtle that was brought into the Wildlife Medical Clinic from Missouri after being hit by a vehicle this past summer. Box turtles are remarkably durable…
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