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Category: HawkTalk
A Strong Bite
This year, an injured, adult common snapping turtle, Chelydra serpentina, was brought to the Wildlife Medical Clinic after being spotted with a fishing hook stuck through its tongue. Snapping turtles are native primarily to Central and North America, with some species ranges extending into western Columbia. They are normally found in lakes or slow-moving streams. […]
Keep Unwanted Critters Away!
Dr. Sam Sander talks about the many ways to keep unwanted wildlife out of your homes during the colder months! https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/dont-play-opossum-keep-unwanted-critters-out-of-your-home/
Wildlife University 2022
Over the weekend of October 22nd and 23rd, the Non-Traditional Species Club of the College of Veterinary Medicine had its annual, online conference, Wildlife University. During this two-day event, speakers from across the University of Illinois and beyond presented various wildlife related topics. Speakers included the Wildlife Medical Clinic’s very own Drs. Sam and Will […]
Safe and Spooky: Protecting Local Wildlife While Enjoying the Halloween Season
The holidays are just around the corner and with the transition into fall there are many people putting out decorations and making their homes festive for the season. Unfortunately, many common Halloween, Christmas, and other seasonal decorations can be disruptive or even dangerous to wildlife. The Wildlife Medical Clinic would like to share ways you […]
The Students of the Wildlife Medical Clinic
Our students are the backbone of the Wildlife Medical Clinic. We have a team of over 100 volunteers each year that work in the clinic, all of whom are veterinary and undergraduate students! We have two student managers and 24 team leaders who share responsibility for leading our six teams of students. We collectively care […]
The “Eye-deal” Owl
This year, an injured, adult barred owl was brought to the Wildlife Medical Clinic for care after being hit by a bus. Barred owls are native to eastern North America and live an average of 8-10 years in the wild. They do not migrate, and most will remain in a single area their whole lives. […]
Just Hanging Around: Bats of Illinois
Fairy tales and tall tales recounting the lore of bats have existed for thousands of years. An early Slavic community in Romania believed bats flying over an unburied human corpse could bring them back to life as a vampire. Another story from Aesop’s fairy tales gives origin to bats hiding in dark towers and deserted […]
Ambassador Sized Appetites
Our nine ambassador animals have diverse nutrition needs that require a lot of planning and preparation. Each ambassador also has their favorite (and least favorite) foods. In developing their regular diets and treats, we cater to their individual preferences to optimize their health and welfare daily. Our avian ambassadors and ball python, Bucket, eat almost […]
Wildlife University 2022
The Non-traditional Species Club (NTS) at the UIUC College of Vet Med is excited to offer its 3rd annual Wildlife University symposium this year. This virtual 2-day event will run from October 22nd-23rd and will cover many topics on the management of zoo and wildlife species. Also, an exciting in-person workshop is available to UIUC […]