Follow WMC Program Coordinator, Sydney Oliveira, on CiLiving and see if you can answer a few trivia questions regarding common misconceptions about orphaned wildlife.
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Grounded but not Defeated: An Owl’s Recovery Journey
Arrival and Initial Concerns On August 31, 2025, the Wildlife Medical Clinic received an adult Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) that had been found grounded and unable to fly. Upon intake, the owl was in thin body condition and demonstrated ocular abnormalities–most notably, aqueous flare in both eyes. This clinical sign indicates there is inflammation […]
White-Nose Syndrome in Bats
Bats of Illinois Illinois is home to a confirmed 13 different bat species who are all insectivores. Despite their feared reputation for carrying diseases such as rabies and feeding on blood, these bats are crucial ecologically and economically as they provide natural pest control, reducing insect pests for crops and saving farmers billions in pesticide […]
Pesto Returns to CiLiving
Watch as WMC Program Coordinator, Sydney Oliveira, and ambassador Virginia Opossum, Pesto, visit CiLiving. Pesto makes a return visit to CiLiving to show how much he has grown since the fall and to talk about how he is doing in our ambassador program.
WMC: A Day in the Life
Join WMC Program Coordinator, Sydney Oliveira, on CiLiving as she gives an overview of the clinic and offers some tips for assisting wildlife in need.
When a Shell, Isn’t Just a Shell
Intake At the beginning of October, the Wildlife Medical Clinic welcomed a Painted Turtle brought in by a licensed wildlife rehabilitator from Illinois. Sadly, this patient had been the victim of a common — and often underestimated — threat to our native turtle populations: vehicle collision. Many people are surprised to learn that when a […]
Ambassador Animals To The Rescue
On February 5, 2026, a juvenile Red-Tailed Hawk presented to the Wildlife Medical Clinic emaciated and with a depressed mentation, not able to hold itself up or stand properly. Due to the clinical signs at the initial exam, we placed an intraosseous catheter – this means it was placed directly into a bone in the […]
Invasive Species in Beautiful, Diverse Places
Have you ever spotted an adorable animal wandering about and wondered where it came from, or what impact it might have on its surroundings? While many of these creatures appear harmless, some end up in environments where they don’t naturally belong. When this happens, they are called invasive species, often an uninvited guest that disrupts […]
Humane Rodent Prevention Tips
Join Sydney Oliveira and Dr. Macy Peterson, on CiLiving, as they give tips on humane ways to prevent rodents from entering your home.
Turtles, Bunnies, and Cats, Oh My!
Why is it so important to keep our domestic animals inside and on a leash? While pets love to have outside time and their pet owners love it too, it is important to be aware of your pet’s activities and supervise their time outdoors. They may come across wildlife that will not be as keen […]