Conservation

Why should I care about Virginia Opossums?

Virginia Opossums (Didelphis virginiana) often get a bad rap, but they can actually be helpful to us and our environment! But wait, aren’t they dangerous wild animals that can infect me with diseases? Yes, they…
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How ready for orphaned wildlife are you?

The Wildlife Medical Clinic is typically bustling with baby animals each spring. Sometimes these animals never actually needed to be rescued, however. You can help with that! By being able to tell which babies are…
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Contribute to Science from Your Phone!

Did you know that there are ways to contribute to wildlife research from your smart phone, tablet, or laptop? Citizen science projects are a way to involve the public in important research that could help…
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Undergraduate Volunteer Interviews

A majority of the individuals who work in the Wildlife Medical Clinic are current University of Illinois veterinary students. However, a not-enough-talked-about aspect in our clinic is the incredible undergraduate program that allows students hand-on…
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WMC – COVID-19 response

To our many followers: As we prioritize the well-being of our students and other volunteers during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Wildlife Medical Clinic has suddenly gone from having 150 people working to care for our…
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Wild Night Out 2020

On January 31 st , the Wildlife Medical Clinic successfully hosted its largest single fundraiser of the year, Wild Night Out. Wild Night Out (WNO) is a fun and interactive event open to our veterinary…
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How Well Do You Know the WMC?

How well do you know the WMC? You’re a huge supporter of the Wildlife Medical Clinic, and now is the time to test your clinic knowledge. Answer these questions and take note of your answers….
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