WMC Blog

Nokomis Hooting and Barking

by Jenny Kuhn (VM16) Nokomis is an 11 year old Great Horned Owl. He is a permanent resident of the Wildlife Clinic, as he cannot be released into the wild (due to imprinting and other…
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The thing about captivity is…

by Christine Mallo (VM16) At the University of Illinois Wildlife Medical Clinic, our mission is to rehabilitate sick or injured wildlife back to the point where they can be released into their natural habitat. The…
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The thing about captivity is…

by Christine Mallo (VM16) At the University of Illinois Wildlife Medical Clinic, our mission is to rehabilitate sick or injured wildlife back to the point where they can be released into their natural habitat. The…
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A Second Chance at Flight

by Malky Weil (VM16) What do you do when an animal comes in with feather damage but no other evidence of trauma? That was the question we asked when we received our Kestrel patient. She…
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A Second Chance at Flight

by Malky Weil (VM16) What do you do when an animal comes in with feather damage but no other evidence of trauma? That was the question we asked when we received our Kestrel patient. She…
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Featured Endandered Wildlife Species

by Lauren Kane (VM16) Blue Iguana (Cyclura lewisi) The Grand Cayman Blue Iguana (Cyclura lewisi) is endemic to the island of Grand Cayman and is one of the longest-lived species of lizards. Fewer than 15 animals…
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Featured Endandered Wildlife Species

by Lauren Kane (VM16) Blue Iguana (Cyclura lewisi) The Grand Cayman Blue Iguana (Cyclura lewisi) is endemic to the island of Grand Cayman and is one of the longest-lived species of lizards. Fewer than 15 animals…
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