Every year, the Wildlife Medical Clinic receives a wave of calls throughout the summer season about white-tailed deer fawns. Often, these animals are alone, lying down near a house, or sometimes even on a doorstep…. Read More >
By: Lauren Vincent, Class of 2023 Milkweed is a native Illinois perennial plant that serves a unique role in our backyard ecosystems and across the country. This plant is the only host for Monarch butterflies… Read More >
The weather is starting to get warmer and the days are beginning to last longer – orphan season is about to start! We see the young of various species in our clinic each year; of… 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 >
If you are interested in purchasing a Wildlife Medical Clinic calendar to help support our efforts, follow the link below! go.illinois.edu/WMC2021/ And watch as Dr. Sam Sander explains how our “Sponsor a Day” and… Read More >
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… Read More >
Today we would like to thank Larry Johnson and Mardell O’Brien for their contribution to sponsor the Wildlife Medical Clinic for the day. Their donation is in recognition of the doctors, students, technicians, staff, advancement… Read More >
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… Read More >
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… Read More >
We would like to thank Pat and Randy Rushing for sponsoring the Wildlife Medical Clinic for the day! They chose today in honor of their beloved Golden Retriever Grimmy, who passed away on March 23…. Read More >
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