News & Stories: Wildlife
Wildlife
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Carving Pumpkins with Ambassadors
The Ambassador Team held their second annual pumpkin carving event last month. Since the ambassador volunteers primarily do their shifts individually or in pairs, social…
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The Journey Back to the Wild
Great Horned Owl, Bubo virginianus The great horned owl, Bubo virginianus, is found across the majority of North America. Here in Illinois, they are found…
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Welcome, Sarah Spang!
We would like to introduce you to a special volunteer that is currently helping us with some of our raptor training. Sarah is a licensed…
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Welcome Back to the New Academic Year!
As the summer draws to a close, we are overjoyed to welcome our talented students back to the clinic. The clinic has been working tirelessly…
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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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Summer Interns and Their Favorite Cases
Summer is the busiest season in the Wildlife Medical Clinic! To ensure we provide quality care and support to our patients, our summer interns have…
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Fawns
Every year, during the summer, the Wildlife Medical Clinic receives numerous calls about white-tailed deer fawns. These fawns are found in many different situations, such…
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The Good, the Bad, and the Sticky: Breakup with Glue Traps
Have you ever been walking along on a sunny day in the spring, going to visit your family, perhaps, when suddenly, you find yourself ankle…
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American Crow and a Student’s Journey in WMC
I have wanted to volunteer with the Wildlife Medical Clinic (WMC) since being accepted into the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. My goal…
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Thank You, Bri!
Our wonderful student managers have one of the most important roles in the Wildlife Medical Clinic (WMC). They are the eyes on the floor that…