News & Stories: Conservation
Conservation
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Does that Baby Animal Need Help
Check out this recent article in Outdoor Illinois Journal, written by our program coordinator, Sydney Oliveira. It provides basic information on what to look for…
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Cats: The Purrfect Storm for Endangering Wildlife
Invasive species are estimated to cost North America $26 billion dollars per year since 2010. From plants like common teasel and buckthorn to animals like…
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A Lethal Meal
Secondary Rodenticide Poisoning in Raptors It is a quick fix many homeowners use when facing a rodent problem: setting out a few bait stations filled…
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Pollinators Explained: Why They’re So Important
Follow WMC Program Coordinator, Sydney Oliveira, to learn about pollinators, why they are so important, and what you can do to help support them.
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Common Misconceptions about Orphaned Wildlife
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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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…
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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…
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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…
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White Nose Syndrome in Native Bats
Bats – Those that get a bad rap are under attack Bats are agile winged mammals that use echolocation to navigate at night as well…
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Notes from the Nest
We’ve all heard those sweet trills of our avian friends perched atop branches. They beckon our attention, but beyond the birds exhibiting their vast vocal…