WMC Blog

Scaup in a tub

The Lesser Scaup

On February 28, 2023, an adult male lesser scaup presented to the Wildlife Medical Clinic. This is a type of duck, and they are sexually dimorphic, meaning the males and females do not look the…
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Great horned owl with wide, yellow eyes on a branch

Great Horned Owl Case Report

The great horned owl, Bubo virginianus, is a common patient seen at the Wildlife Medical Clinic. This species is found throughout most of North America and is easily identified by its “horns” which are actually…
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Wildlife Protection and Sustainable Sweets

As we enter spooky season, the Wildlife Medical Clinic would like to share some ways to ensure the safety of wildlife around us. Join CiLiving and Sydney Oliveira, the Wildlife Medical Clinic Program Director, to…
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An American Crow

American Crow and The West Nile Virus 

American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos), one of the most intelligent bird species in North America. They are very social birds and sleep in a communal roost together in the winter! They thrive by working collectively and…
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A turtle with a cracked shell

Turtle Shell Repair

The Wildlife Medical Clinic commonly receives turtles in need of shell repairs. Recently, an injured adult Midland painted turtle (Chrysemys picta) was admitted to the clinic for “having a cracked shell.” Chrysemys picta are the…
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Welcome House Officers

Introducing our newest house officers at the Wildlife Clinic: Dr. Erica Bender and Dr. David Minich! We look forward to seeing you around the clinic!   We asked them some questions to get to know each…
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Summer Highlights! 

Interns and Volunteers’ Memories  Every year during the blazing hot summer, the Wildlife Medical Clinic welcomes its busiest season with a team of students eager to learn and ready to experience one-of-a-kind clinical experiences. This…
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Snakes! Part 2  

What should you do if you come across a venomous snake?  If you are out for a hike and come across a venomous snake, it is best to just leave it alone and give it…
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The North American Flyway 

Every fall and spring, just like how thousands of students use the American highway system to return to home or school, hundreds of species of birds use a system of “flyways” to migrate according to…
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