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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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Juvenile Merlin (bird) in a hospital enclosure.

 The Great Migration (of Birds)

Bird Migration Every fall and spring hundreds of bird species take to the skies to travel between their winter and summer homes. In the United States, most regions become too cool and mainly offer too…
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Mourning Dove sitting on a towel between two gloved hands during a veterinary exam.

Wildlife and Domestic Cats

Wildlife Medical Clinic Overview Each year, the Wildlife Medical Clinic at the University of Illinois provides care to around 2,300 wildlife patients and about 120 different species. We take all native Illinois wildlife, excluding skunks…
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