An adult female Eastern box turtle (Terrapene Carolina) was presented to the Wildlife Medical Clinic (WMC) in October for potential blindness. On exam, the turtle was found to have several abnormalities, including eyelids that were swollen shut, ocular discharge, swollen ears, nasal discharge, and wounds near the rear legs. She was started on a detailed […]
Dr. Sander talks about baby bunnies and what to do if you find an orphaned, ill or injured bunny in the wild! https://fb.watch/ctpwtkmSc0/
This adult male American white pelican (Pelecanus erythrorhynchos) presented to the Wildlife Medical Clinic in late November. The finders had been watching him on a local lake for the summer and were concerned that he couldn’t fly. When he failed to migrate south in the fall, they knew he was in trouble & brought him […]
What inspired you to be a manager at the Wildlife Medical Clinic? Whenever anyone asked, “why did you pick the University of Illinois?”, I quickly replied that I wanted to be a part of the Wildlife Medical Clinic since I first heard about it. I was so excited about the idea of being around so […]
As the snow melts and temperatures increase, Illinois will once again become alive with the sights, scents, and sounds of spring. Hibernating animals will emerge, butterflies and bees will be busy at work collecting pollen, and the musical tunes of songbirds will fill the air. Here are some things you can do outside your home […]
Our director, Dr. Sander, and two student managers talk about their position and all the work they do to keep the Wildlife Medical Clinic running smoothly! https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/university-of-illinois-wildlife-medical-clinic-great-opportunity-for-students/
Picture this: it is a chilly December day, you are taking a walk outside, and the fresh snow is crunching under your snow boots. Not a cloud in the sky, and out of nowhere, you see two beautiful adult bald eagles TUMBLING HUNDREDS OF FEET TOWARDS THE ICY GROUND BELOW → OH NO! Not to worry […]
Check out our director, Dr. Samantha Sander on CiLiving talking about the impact the Wildlife Medical Clinic made in 2021, both on wildlife animals and veterinary students alike. https://www.wcia.com/ciliving-tv/wildlife-medical-clinic-at-university-of-illinois-has-big-impact-on-wildlife-and-students-alike/
The Wildlife Medical Clinic Ambassador Animals are a special group of individuals that do an amazing job of representing their species and creating opportunities for all of us to learn more! Our nine ambassadors live at the University, educating students on their care and the public on conservation matters that affect their species. The ambassador animals are deserving of love all the time, and we like […]
The Wildlife Medical Clinic is incredibly grateful to all of our volunteers. We would like to take this opportunity to highlight two of our amazing undergraduate students. Here is a sneak peek into what the WMC means to two of our pre-veterinary senior students. My name is Jacob Dalen and I am a senior undergraduate volunteer. Over the past few years, the Wildlife Medical […]