News & Stories: Cases
Cases
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Overwintering a Three-toed Box Turtle
Meet TECA 25-1413 This unique patient is a three-toed box turtle that was brought into the Wildlife Medical Clinic from Missouri after being hit by…
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Happy New Year
The page has turned and the Wildlife Medical Clinic is excited to embark on yet another year tending and caring for our local wildlife. With…
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Beyond the Incubator, Spiny Softshell Turtle Edition
Spiny Softshell Basics Spiny Softshell Turtles are considered one of the largest freshwater turtle species within the United States. Their unique appearance makes them stand…
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Wildlife and Domestic Cats
Wildlife Medical Clinic Overview Each year, the Wildlife Medical Clinic at the University of Illinois provides care to around 2,300 wildlife patients and about 120…
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Should you rescue that animal? Understanding injured wildlife
Sydney Oliveira, WMC Program Coordinator, had the pleasure of chatting with Illinois Extension educators on their podcast, Everyday Environment. Some topics that were discussed include…
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Myth or Fact Wildlife Trivia
Join Kayla Buck, WMC Summer Ambassador Intern, and Emily Blum, WMC Summer Clinic Intern as they play some Wildlife Trivia on our most recent visit…
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Case Study: The Hoot on Owl Eyes
Intake and Treatment Plan Earlier this year the Wildlife Medical Clinic received an Eastern Screech Owl, from one of our close partners the Illinois Raptor…
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Cuddly Predators: The Dangers that Cats Inflict on Wildlife
The Dangers of Cat Bites As cuddly, friendly, and cute as they can be, at the end of the day, cats are predators and pose…
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Barred Owl Case
Barred Owl, Strix varia The barred owl, Strix varia, are found throughout North America, but most commonly in the East. They are commonly found in…
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Why Did the Turtle Cross the Road?
A Perilous Journey Every year thousands of turtles cross our roads for various reasons. As the weather warms up, many turtles search for new territories,…