Ambassador Animals
Current Ambassadors
Our ambassadors consist of birds, reptiles, an amphibian, and a mammal at the clinic. Most of our ambassadors were initially admitted as patients and were treated with the intent of release into the wild. Unfortunately, there is a physical or behavioral issue that is preventing them from making a full recovery. Since they cannot fully recover, they are not able to be released back into the wild. Although they live in the clinic and are tolerant of people, these resident animals are not pets. They now serve as ambassadors of their species and help us educate the public about wildlife, conservation, and ecosystem health.
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Ruby
Species: Red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) Intake Date: 2018 Ruby, our female resident Red-Tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis), was found in 2018 walking up to people begging for food and then taking food from…
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Whittington
Species: Eastern screech owl (Megascops asio) Intake Date: May 31, 2025 Whittington is our resident Eastern Screech Owl (Megascops asio) and he arrived to the Wildlife Medical Clinic from Illinois Raptor Center…