News & Stories: Conservation
Conservation
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When should an animal come to the Wildlife Medical Clinic?
Sometimes it can be difficult to know when an animal should be taken to the Wildlife Medical Clinic. In cases where there are signs of…
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How do I Keep Birds from Flying Into Windows?
Sydney Oliveira, WMC Program Coordinator, shows us some easy ways to prevent birds from flying into windows this spring.
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Are You Afraid of Corn Snakes?
Sydney Oliveira, WMC Program Coordinator and Sarah Hollander, vet student and Wildlife Ambassador Care Coordinator, introduce us to one of the WMC ambassadors, Maize, the…
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The Hard Life of a Red Fox
About the Red Fox The red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is a part of the Canidae family and can be found to weigh seven to eighteen…
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Nutritional Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
What is Nutritional Secondary Hyperparathyroidism (NHSP)? Nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism (NSHP) is unfortunately a common type of metabolic bone disease that can occur in any animal…
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Wetland Birds
North American Wetlands North American wetlands are a sight to behold, with their crystal water reflecting the sun’s rays and the vibrant fish swimming beneath.…
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Critters Uncaged: Precautions when fishing
What sort of hazards can fishing cause to wildlife? Learn about this and what you can do to prevent these hazards by watching our Wildlife…
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Preparing for Spring Migration
Spring migration is a magical time when birds return to their breeding grounds after a long winter. However, this journey can be perilous, with various…
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Winter Wildlife Safety
With the weather getting colder, many wildlife are seeking warm places to spend the winter days. Dr. Stephany Lewis and Dr. Erica Bender join CiLiving…
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The Prairie State
Imagine: a grassland stretching as far as the eyes can see, dotted here and there with small patches of trees. Great herds of animals cross…