Conservation

A baby snapping turtle is being held in a gloved hand outside with its plastron facing the camera

Why Did the Turtle Cross the Road?

A Perilous Journey Every year thousands of turtles cross our roads for various reasons. As the weather warms up, many turtles search for new territories, breeding grounds, or food. Year after year in late spring,…
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A side-shot of Basil the toad as he sits on a clump of moss

Welcome, Basil!

The Wildlife Medical Clinic’s Ambassador Program is absolutely thrilled to introduce our newest member – Basil the American toad! Basil was found injured in Meadowbrook Park in Urbana, IL in late October 2024. They were…
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Are You Afraid of Corn Snakes?

Sydney Oliveira, WMC Program Coordinator and Sarah Hollander, vet student and Wildlife Ambassador Care Coordinator, introduce us to one of the WMC ambassadors, Maize, the corn snake. Learn about Maize and why snakes are so…
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Baby red fox curled up asleep

The Hard Life of a Red Fox

About the Red Fox The red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is a part of the Canidae family and can be found to weigh seven to eighteen pounds, which is about the same weight of the average…
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A common snapping turtle in a hide under water.

Nutritional Secondary Hyperparathyroidism

What is Nutritional Secondary Hyperparathyroidism (NHSP)? Nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism (NSHP) is unfortunately a common type of metabolic bone disease that can occur in any animal but is most often seen in reptiles and amphibians. This…
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A photo of a North American Wetland. Water towards the bottom of the image with lily pads present and then taller grass and shrubs towards the middle of the image. Nice blue sky with fluffy clouds takes up the top of the image.

Wetland Birds

North American Wetlands North American wetlands are a sight to behold, with their crystal water reflecting the sun’s rays and the vibrant fish swimming beneath. The woven nests of pied-billed grebes, adorned with the leaves…
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Critters Uncaged: Precautions when fishing

What sort of hazards can fishing cause to wildlife? Learn about this and what you can do to prevent these hazards by watching our Wildlife Medical Clinic program coordinator, Sydney Oliveira, and manager, Tyson Jenkins…
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Preparing for Spring Migration

Spring migration is a magical time when birds return to their breeding grounds after a long winter. However, this journey can be perilous, with various challenges along the way. Dr. Stephany Lewis DVM CWR DABVP…
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