All articles tagged with #wildlife rehabilitation
A young Eastern screech owl in Massachusetts was rescued after being hit by a car and found disoriented with eye trauma. After receiving medical care and rest, the owl recovered and successfully returned to the wild, highlighting the importance of wildlife rescue efforts.
A tiny owl rescued from a dangerous situation in Pennsylvania was saved thanks to a kind man's quick action and the dedicated care of the Raven Ridge Wildlife Center, highlighting the impact of compassion on animal survival.
A box truck traveling 700 miles in Long Island was found to contain a nest with three baby robins, which were rescued and cared for by Sweetbriar Nature Center after surviving the journey without food or water. The center successfully rehabilitated the birds, which were released after about four weeks, highlighting their resilience and the importance of wildlife rescue efforts.
The Wisconsin Humane Society's Wildlife Rehabilitation Center has reported a significant increase in raccoons with canine distemper in Milwaukee County, with about 350 cases this year, three times the usual number. Canine distemper is highly contagious among animals but not humans, spreading through direct contact, air, or contaminated surfaces. Symptoms include nasal and eye discharge, lethargy, and odd behavior. The affected raccoons were either found deceased or euthanized. Residents are advised to report sick raccoons and ensure their dogs are vaccinated, with the Humane Society offering $16 vaccine clinics.
An emperor penguin, the first of its species to be found in Australia, was discovered malnourished on a beach in Denmark, Western Australia, far from its Antarctic habitat. The penguin, an adult male, is being cared for by wildlife experts who are working to rehabilitate it, including using chilled water mist to help it adapt to the warmer climate. Weighing only 23 kilograms, the penguin is significantly underweight, as healthy males typically weigh over 45 kilograms. Authorities are considering options for potentially returning the penguin to Antarctica.
Nox, a peregrine falcon with a broken wing, was treated at UC Davis using advanced veterinary techniques, highlighting progress in wildlife rehabilitation. Despite successful surgery and rehabilitation, Nox was recaptured due to emaciation shortly after release and passed away. The case underscores the challenges of post-release care and inspires further research in veterinary medicine, emphasizing the balance between medical intervention and natural survival instincts.
A group of people in Asheville, North Carolina, pulled two bear cubs from a tree to take photos, leaving one orphaned and potentially injured. Wildlife experts emphasize the importance of leaving wild animals alone and contacting state wildlife agencies for assistance. The orphaned cub is now at a rehabilitation center and is recovering well, but will remain in care until it is old enough to be released into the wild.
A group of people in North Carolina was caught on camera pulling two bear cubs from a tree to take pictures with them, leaving one orphaned and potentially injured. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission has opened an investigation into the incident, and one of the cubs has been transported to a rehabilitation facility where it is now recovering well. Wildlife experts emphasize the importance of leaving wild animals alone and contacting state wildlife agencies for assistance rather than interfering with them.
A hairless raccoon was taken to a wildlife rehabilitation center in Nova Scotia, Canada, after a homeowner found her in their backyard. Rescuers discovered that the raccoon, named Rufus, was suffering from alopecia, causing her to lose all her fur. Despite her condition, Rufus has been accepted by other rescue raccoons and is being cared for by Hope For Wildlife. Rescuers are working to determine the cause of her alopecia and whether she can be released back into the wild in the future.
Staff at a wildlife center in Virginia are wearing a fox mask to feed and care for a rescued newborn red fox in an effort to prevent the animal from becoming too accustomed to humans. The center aims to avoid imprinting and habituation by minimizing human interaction and using visual barriers. The center also highlighted the importance of handling wildlife with proper precautions to prevent the spread of rabies, despite the minimal risk from the fox kit.
Staff at a Virginia wildlife center are caring for an orphaned red fox kit by wearing a fox mask and taking other precautions to prevent the kit from becoming imprinted upon or habituated to humans. The kit was found in an alley in Richmond and is being fed every two to four hours while being comforted by a large stuffed animal meant to mimic her mother. The center is also working to reunite the kit with other red fox kits of the same age and weight in order to eventually release them back into the wild together.
Flaco, the beloved Eurasian eagle-owl that captured the hearts of New Yorkers after escaping the Central Park Zoo, was found dead on a New York City sidewalk after apparently flying into a building. Fans and birders mourned the loss of the majestic owl, known for its nightly hoots and city-wide adventures. Tributes poured in for Flaco, with calls for a permanent statue and memorial in Central Park. The zoo blamed the vandal who damaged Flaco's exhibit for the owl's death and hoped for an arrest.
VulPro, a non-profit organization in South Africa, has relocated 160 critically endangered vultures to the Shamwari Private Game Reserve in an effort to protect and establish new populations of these misunderstood birds. Vultures play a crucial role in the ecosystem by scavenging carcasses and preventing disease outbreaks, but they face threats such as hunting and poisoning. VulPro aims to educate communities and protect vultures from these dangers, hoping to secure the future of these important creatures.
Scientists have confirmed the existence of the world's first dog-fox hybrid, named Dogxim, a cross between a pampas fox and a domestic dog. Previously, it was believed that foxes and dogs were too evolutionarily divergent to interbreed. Dogxim, who was found injured and taken to a wildlife rehab facility in Brazil, exhibits a mix of dog and fox characteristics, including barking like a dog but having a more pointed face and ears. The discovery challenges our understanding of canine evolution and suggests an increase in contact between wild and domestic species, potentially serving as a warning of environmental overstepping.
A half-snout alligator, missing its upper jaw, has been caught by a trapper and relocated to Gatorland, where it now resides in its own bungalow. The gator, believed to be female, had survived with its injury, likely caused by a boat propeller, by feeding on frogs and snails. Despite the injury, the gator has healed and can feed herself. Gatorland staff will provide her with bite-sized pieces of chicken, fish, and steak. The gator has gained attention on social media, and Gatorland is seeking suggestions for her name, with "Hope" being a heartfelt option.