News & Stories: Wildlife
Wildlife
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Meet Basil, the American Toad
Sydney Oliveira, WMC Program Coordinator went on CiLiving with our American Toad ambassador, “Basil”. Follow along to learn about Basil and American Toads.
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A Reflection on My Time in the Wildlife Medical Clinic
Experiences in the Wildlife Medical Clinic The smallest patient I’ve ever worked with at the Wildlife Medical Clinic was a 28g Swainson’s thrush and I…
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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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The Eternal Summer
Climate Change Can you feel it? The temperatures rising, wanting so much to fall into the cozy autumn chill, butstaying stuck in the lazy days…
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Wildlife and Fireworks
It is often discussed how fireworks impact people and even their pets, but did you know that fireworks can also have negative impacts on our…
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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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Turtles, When to Help and How to Handle
Sydney Oliveira, WMC Program Coordinator and Kayla Buck, Ambassador Summer Intern talk about turtles, specifically when to bring them into a licensed rehabilitator, and how…
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What do I do if I find a Baby Bird?
Sydney Oliveira, WMC Program Coordinator, visits CiLiving to discuss what to do if you find orphaned wildlife.
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How Bird Feeders Contribute to the Spread of Disease
From avid bird watchers to casual onlookers, bird feeders are a staple in many yards across Illinois and throughout the country. While these well-meaning people…
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Hummingbirds
The Tiniest Thru-Hiker Ruby-throated hummingbirds can fly over 1,000 miles without stopping, an impressive feat for acreature that usually weighs in at just around 4…
