WILDLIFE RESCUE, REHABILITATION & EDUCATION
SINCE 1979
“Providing a better future for wildlife
through rescue, rehabilitation, education and research.”
Latest Wildlife News, Updates, Educational Content
Spooky Wildlife October – Skeletons
Skeletons make regular appearances at our center, even when it isn’t close to Halloween! Even though the results can look a little creepy, x-rays are a great tool that help us diagnose injuries or illnesses in our patients. They help us see broken bones, swelling in joints or muscles, and signs of respiratory disease. Often, they are crucial in determining […]
Species Spotlight: Eastern Chipmunks vs Thirteen Lined Ground Squirrels
Both of these species of adorable small rodents have been admitted as patients to Northwoods Wildlife Center this summer and we’d like to explore their similarities and difference Visual: Thirteen lined ground squirrels, as the name suggests, display thirteen lines of alternating spots and stripes across their back and sides. This differs from chipmunks who have stripes along their sides […]
Rescuing a giant snapping turtle
A gentleman called last Saturday to describe a unique problem: a giant snapping turtle had taken up residence in his garage under his workbench. He had tried to move it, but said the turtle was too large and too heavy and generally not very cooperative. So we got his address and went to see if we could help. And sure […]
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