News & Stories: Wildlife
Wildlife
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Eastern Box Turtles, Frequent WMC Patients
The eastern box turtle is by far one of the most commonly received turtles that the Wildlife Medical Clinic treats in its facility. Whether it…
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A Stinky Situation
Case Intake The Wildlife Medical Clinic has seen quite a few Virginia opossums this year and these are often a favorite species in the clinic…
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Does that Baby Animal Need Help
Check out this recent article in Outdoor Illinois Journal, written by our program coordinator, Sydney Oliveira. It provides basic information on what to look for…
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Case Study: The Fix on Fractures
The Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) is one of six subspecies of the Common Box Turtle and is found in the eastern United States.…
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A Lethal Meal
Secondary Rodenticide Poisoning in Raptors It is a quick fix many homeowners use when facing a rodent problem: setting out a few bait stations filled…
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Canine Distemper Virus: Not Just a Puppy Problem
What is Canine Distemper Virus (CDV)? Canine Distemper Virus is a highly contagious and often fatal virus that can affect the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous…
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Pollinators Explained: Why They’re So Important
Follow WMC Program Coordinator, Sydney Oliveira, to learn about pollinators, why they are so important, and what you can do to help support them.
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Bats, Skunks, and Geese-Oh My!
Every day, the Wildlife Medical Clinic receives numerous calls from concerned community members about animals that appear sick or injured outside. Many of those people…
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Diagnostic Tools in Wildlife Medicine
Observation and Diagnostic Tools When a good Samaritan brings in a Great horned owl that cannot fly or a lethargic Eastern box turtle with no…
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Common Misconceptions about Orphaned Wildlife
Follow WMC Program Coordinator, Sydney Oliveira, on CiLiving and see if you can answer a few trivia questions regarding common misconceptions about orphaned wildlife.