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WMC ambassador animals - Past and present crossword puzzle

Ambassador Animals Crossword Puzzle

Want to test your skills and see how much you know about our ambassador animals? Try out this cool crosswords puzzle and put your knowledge to the test! Feel free to go on our Facebook…
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A close up shot of a great horned owl patient. One of its eyes is cloudy but the patient is attentive

Owl Oddities

Owls are one of the most unique raptors but are also a frequent species that we see at the Wildlife Medical Clinic. From the majestic Great Horned Owl to the small but mighty Eastern Screech…
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Clover

Meet Clover!

The Wildlife Medical Clinic’s Ambassador Program is delighted to introduce you to our newest member – Clover the American kestrel!  Why Clover, you ask? Well, we are very fortunate to have support from the University…
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Ruby the Red-Tailed Hawk

Wildlife Medical Clinic Program Coordinator, Sydnee Oliveira, and Ambassador Care Coordinator, Jacob Dalen, are joined on CiLiving by our Ambassador, Ruby the Red-Tailed Hawk. Learn more about Ruby’s care, training, and the role she plays…
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Close up of Thistle

In Loving Memory of Thistle

We are saddened to announce the recent passing of Thistle, an ambassador American kestrel in the Wildlife Medical Clinic’s Ambassador Program. She passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Thistle was a well-known animal to…
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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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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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An adult yellow-billed cuckoo on a tree branch

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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