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Student Blogs
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Mothers Gone Wild!
The season of spring is known for a couple of aspects. It’s the time when flowers bloom, people begin to venture outside and wildlife give…
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Snakes!
Snakes, an animal group that frequently causes fear in people. Whether it be due to them having scales, their quick and unique locomotion, or maybe…
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Hoppy Spring!
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…
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Ringing in the New Year at the Wildlife Medical Clinic
The veterinary students at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine are some of the most driven and goal-oriented people I have ever met.…
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The Snowy Owl
As winter creeps in, bringing its brisk winds and snowy skies, this feature is about one animal who does not mind these chills! The snowy…
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A Strong Bite
This year, an injured, adult common snapping turtle, Chelydra serpentina, was brought to the Wildlife Medical Clinic after being spotted with a fishing hook stuck…
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Wildlife University 2022
Over the weekend of October 22nd and 23rd, the Non-Traditional Species Club of the College of Veterinary Medicine had its annual, online conference, Wildlife University.…
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Safe and Spooky: Protecting Local Wildlife While Enjoying the Halloween Season
The holidays are just around the corner and with the transition into fall there are many people putting out decorations and making their homes festive…
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The “Eye-deal” Owl
This year, an injured, adult barred owl was brought to the Wildlife Medical Clinic for care after being hit by a bus. Barred owls are…
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Just Hanging Around: Bats of Illinois
Fairy tales and tall tales recounting the lore of bats have existed for thousands of years. An early Slavic community in Romania believed bats flying…