We are in the midst of the most wonderful time of year for the Eastern Cottontail Rabbit(Sylvilagus floridanus). Spring comes with plentiful food and nourishment to support thebirth of many new young rabbits. The rabbit breeding season begins around earlyMarch and continues into September. Since rabbits have such a short gestation period,28 days, one rabbit […]
It’s baby season in Illinois and the Wildlife Medical Clinic would like to share some tips for what to do if you see a potentially orphaned animal.
One of our goals at the Wildlife Medical Clinic is to educate the public about the animals that live around us, and that sometimes involves correcting long-believed ideas. Here are four of my favorite misconceptions to discuss with people: 1) “Bald eagles sound fierce!” That majestic battle-cry you have heard in movies did NOT come […]
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/
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/
Try to find some winter words in this fun winter word search!