As students prepare for the second half of this spring semester, the Wildlife Medical Clinic is undergoing some big personnel changes. Third year students are moving onto their 4th (and final) year of the veterinary medicine curriculum and… Read More >
Jamie Booth c/o 2023 February is National Pet Dental Health Month! While the animals we work with are nowhere near pets, they still have some pretty cool teeth. Take on the activity below to see how many… Read More >
Alexis Davidson, Class of 2023 Back in August, a juvenile female eastern gray squirrel presented to the Wildlife Medical Clinic after being picked up by a dog. It was suspected that she had fallen from her… Read More >
By: Lauren Vincent, Class of 2023 In honor of Valentine’s Day, we wanted to explore the unique mating rituals of avian species that are seen at the Wildlife Medical Clinic. Interestingly, many of these birds… Read More >
This past week our beloved ambassador, Delphine, was humanely euthanized due to her declining health. Our Wildlife Medical Clinic community is deeply saddened with the loss and we appreciate all of the kind words and… Read More >
While we tend to stay home and avoid the cold, wildlife have developed their own ways to spend the winter. Many birds migrate, traveling to warmer areas with plentiful food and shelter. Some wildlife may… Read More >
Every winter, as trees lose their leaves, we get a unique view into how trees support the local ecosystem. If you look up at nearby trees this time of year, you may see non-migratory birds… Read More >
Written by Lauren Vincent, Class of 2023 Let’s start 2021 off right by swapping out some common household items for more sustainable options! Approximately 14 billion tons of trash are dumped into the ocean each… Read More >
Northern cardinals can be found in Illinois year-round. They scavenge for berries, seeds, and even the occasional hiding bug. Complete this maze to help this cardinal find some seeds!
