Meet Onslo, our resident northern blue-tongued skink (Tiliqua scincoides intermedia)! Blue tongued-skinks have a long, flat body with short limbs and are native to Australia. Their unique blue tongue is an adaptation to avoid predation…. Read More >
Check out Dr. Sander, the newest clinician to the Wildlife Medical Clinic, who talks about wildlife winter survival strategies in the newest episode of ciLiving!
On January 25, the Wildlife Medical Clinic successfully hosted its largest fundraiser of the year, Wild Night Out (WNO), at Papa Del’s Pizza. This event is designed to be a fun and engaging night out… Read More >
One of the most amazing resources in the Wildlife Medical Clinic are the dedicated veterinary and undergraduate students that help keep the clinic running. Veterinary students that volunteer in the clinic do so while concurrently… Read More >
Global Conservation Conservation in Watercolors at Field Museum The Field Museum’s artist-in-residence Peggy Macnamara aids the conservation efforts of the Keller Science Action Center. The Action Center is trying to bring awareness to the Yaguas… Read More >
In 2018, the Wildlife Medical Clinic welcomed Delphine, a female Virginia opossum. She was initially brought to the Wildlife Medical Clinic after a well-intentioned member of the public attempted to rehabilitate her. Unfortunately, this led… Read More >
What initially sparked your interest in wildlife medicine? I’m not sure if I can really pinpoint one thing that sparked my interest. As my parents can attest, I’ve loved animals for as long as I… Read More >
Student Blog by Aubrey Engel, VM 21 An Osprey presented to the Wildlife Medical Clinical after a concerned citizen spotted the bird floating face down in Clinton Lake. This good Samaritan waded out in the… Read More >
Student Blog by Yvonne Wong, VM 21 In November, a juvenile Common Garter Snake presented to the Wildlife Medical Clinic. The little snake, just 30 grams or around 1 ounce, was found in a basement!… Read More >
