Conservation

Chart helping to determine whether wildlife needs brought into a rehabilitator or not.

Does that Baby Animal Need Help

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…
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Barn Owl holding a dead mouse in its beak.

A Lethal Meal

Secondary Rodenticide Poisoning in Raptors It is a quick fix many homeowners use when facing a rodent problem: setting out a few bait stations filled with tasty poison. What most don’t realize is that these…
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Bat in gloved hand of a licensed rehabilitator in Texas.

White-Nose Syndrome in Bats

Bats of Illinois Illinois is home to a confirmed 13 different bat species who are all insectivores. Despite their feared reputation for carrying diseases such as rabies and feeding on blood, these bats are crucial…
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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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Two rehabilitation bat patients resting on a gloved hand. One is looking forward and one is yawning.

White Nose Syndrome in Native Bats

Bats – Those that get a bad rap are under attack  Bats are agile winged mammals that use echolocation to navigate at night as well as to hunt for prey. Bats usually live in caves…
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Nestling cedar waxwing in an artificial nest with mouth open begging for food.

Notes from the Nest

We’ve all heard those sweet trills of our avian friends perched atop branches. They beckon our attention, but beyond the birds exhibiting their vast vocal range for every passing audience, have you ever stopped to…
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