Both Bald and Golden Eagles are iconic symbols of American power and freedom
Developing A Sustainable Business Model For Your Wildlife Rehab: AKA Love Doesn't Pay The Bills
Build a Hibernaculum For Snakes, Frogs, and Insects
Creating Bluebird Habitat in Your Backyard
Bluebirds are beautiful birds that are symbols of joy and hope. They are also cavity nesters and loss of habitat has affected their populations in a negative way.
This article will share with you the WHY and HOW of attracting bluebirds to your yard. In addition, we have some guidance for you to purchase or make bluebird housing and where to place it.
Polar Bear: Apex Predator, Arctic Icon
Frogscaping: Create a Frog Friendly Backyard Habitat
Help! I Found A Hurt or Orphaned Wild Animal Baby
Formula Feeding in Wildlife Rehabilitation
The Turtle With A Smooth Soft Shell
Coyote: God's Dog
Coyotes are social, intelligent, and cunning animals. Coyotes are so smart, that Native Americans considered them an important part of their cosmology. Tribes of the southwest refer to them as God’s dogs.
They are about the size of a small dog and average about 30 pounds. Coyotes share their looks and tracks with wolves in physical appearance, but they are a bit smaller in size.
Coyotes are members of the Canidae family which also includes wolves, dogs, and foxes.
Snapping Turtles: King Of The Pond
There are two species living in the United States, the common snapping turtle and the alligator snapping turtle. They live in freshwater habitats feeding on small animals.
Populations of the alligator snapping turtle are in decline and they are considered a vulnerable species. Habitat loss, climate change, and poaching are all reasons for this.
Coronavirus in White-Tailed Deer
Scientists keep learning more about the various animal species that are at risk for getting COVID. High numbers of white-tailed deer have contracted SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus across the United States. The large population and social behavior of the deer, along with their close proximity to humans, appear to be the main causes for this.
Choosing The Best Bird Feeder
Top 13 Foods For Winter Bird Feeding
Feeding birds in the winter is good for you and for birds. This enjoyable experience can bring you closer to nature while giving the birds some much-needed winter nourishment.
In addition, habitat loss due to development has destroyed much of the bird’s natural food sources. They will pay you back by providing insect control, eating weed seeds, and pollinating flowers.
Wisconsin Frogs
Wisconsin Turtles
Wisconsin has 11 species of turtles. Of these, the Ornate Box turtle is considered endangered and the Blandings and Wood turtles are considered threatened within the state.
Like all reptiles, turtles are cold-blooded or ectothermic which means they rely on the environment for heat. Turtles in Wisconsin have made some neet adaptations to living in a place that gets quite cold in winter.
Euthanasia and Wildlife Rehabilitation
Feeding Expenses in Wildlife Rehabilitation
Which Frogs are Poisonous in Wisconsin?
Getting Started in Wildlife Rehabilitation
Getting supplies together for your wildlife rehabilitation facility is very important. You will want to put some thought into how you set up your facility.
Supplies include cages, bedding, food, cleaning, and intake materials. There is always a long list of things that are needed. Your needs may change as you grow or decide to specialize.